Vegan Roasted Cauliflower “Steaks”
It’s the second time I made these crispy cauliflower steaks, and I am sure it wasn’t the last time. This dish reminds me of eating a Schnitzel. It doesn’t taste the same, however, it looks quite similar, doesn’t it? My mom used to make breaded fried cauliflower quite often, and I LOVED it! Cauliflower is amazing because it’s so versatile and delicious! I really like this recipe because it is:
How To Cut Cauliflower Steaks?
First, remove the leaves and trim off the bottom part of the stem. With a large knife, cut the cauliflower lengthwise through the center into thick slices (about 1 1/2-inch resp. 4 cm thick). Depending on the thickness of the stem, you might get 2 or 3 cauliflower “steaks”. No need to throw away the cauliflower florets which aren’t connected to the stem, use them as well to make mini cauliflower “steaks” or rather cauliflower “wings” or “nuggets”.
How to Make Roasted Cauliflower Steaks?
There are actually only four easy instruction steps involved: It’s really easy and doesn’t take too long. See the step-by-step instruction photos below:
How to serve?
Enjoy the roasted cauliflower steaks with your favorite sides. Some examples could be:
Mashed potatoes Potato fries/wedges Potato salad
This dish is really versatile and can be combined with different sides!
Simple Ingredients
Here is what you will need for this recipe, and I bet you are familiar with all ingredients:
Cauliflower Soy sauce Balsamic vinegar Maple syrup Oil Nutritional yeast flakes Different spices
You could also use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce or even tamari. The marinade will add a nice flavor to the roasted cauliflower steaks. You could even add a few drops of liquid smoke for an intense smoky flavor. It’s also possible to make the cauliflower steaks in an air fryer without the breading. Check the following photo:
Some Helpful Tips
This recipe is:
Vegan Gluten-free Low-carb Crispy Satisfying Hearty Easy to make with simple ingredients Perfect for families with kids
Should you recreate these healthy cauliflower steaks, please leave a comment and rating below, and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes! 🙂 If you love crispy side dishes, definitely also check out the following vegan recipes:
Vegan Parmesan Potato Fries Crispy Polenta Fries Cauliflower Patties Veggie Fritters
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