Grilled Cauliflower Steak

Mix up your vegetables with Roasted or Grilled Cauliflower Steak! They are perfectly seasoned to make these cauliflower steaks bursting with flavor. A healthy side dish on the grill or in the oven that doesn’t lack flavor!

Admittedly I’ve neglected my veggie lovers on the blog! Well, maybe that’s not true. I’ve shared yummy recipes for grilled corn on the cob, grilled green beans in foil packets and seasoned grilled sweet potato wedges. But grilled cauliflower?

Oh yes that’s a thing!

Have you ever had cauliflower steak? Oh my gosh, it’s soooo good! Cauliflower stepped up and became much more popular in the last couple of years.

I’ve made cauliflower steak on the grill and also in a cast iron skillet. Both work great and it’s an easy way to enjoy a delicious vegetable.

Ingredients for Cauliflower Steak Recipe

• Cauliflower
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Smoked paprika
• Olive oil
• Parsley

Steps to Prepare

• Prep Grill – Preheat the grill.
• Slice Cauliflower – Remove the outer leaves from each cauliflower head. Slice off the bottom stem end so that you have a flat base to work from
  Slice the cauliflower into 2-3 steaks
• Season Cauliflower – Brush one side of the steaks with olive oil. In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Sprinkle over the steaks.
• Grill – Place cauliflower carefully on grill, grill 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and grill side two until the cauliflower is tender. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

The steaks are very fragile (which is why you slice them so thick) Be careful when you’re adding them to the grill and also when you flip them so they don’t break apart.

Can you grill cauliflower in the oven or on your stove top?

Absolutely! When the weather turns or it’s too hot to grill outside, this meal can certainly be made on an indoor grill.

Just preheat the grill pan over medium heat on the stovetop. Place cauliflower steaks on pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown on bottom. Gently flip and cook until the other side of the steak has grill marks.

Tips to slicing cauliflower

We need to talk about is the best way to slice it – because unless you are able to cut them into steaks it’s a no starter. I’ve seen sliced cauliflower steaks at the grocery store so you could always grab those too.

• Choose a large cauliflower.
• Trim the stems and trim off the bottom of the core.
• Place core side down and slice down the middle of the cauliflower, slicing it in two.
• Continue slicing the cauliflower making about 1 inch slices. You’ll get about three slices from each head.
• Reserve the sides and any florets that pop off for another meal or make this easy grilled cauliflower with them.

How long does it take to grill cauliflower steaks?

Surprisingly it only takes about 10 minutes to cook the steaks on the grill. You’ll cook the vegetable until it is tender.

Make it a Meal!

Pair your cauliflower steaks with these favorite dinner recipes of ours!

• Tender, juicy Beer Can Chicken is so flavorful.
• Having a party? Start it with Bruschetta which is packed with fresh flavors.
• Every dinner needs a sweet ending, right? We love this twist on Blueberry Crisp.

Tag me when you do #gimmesomegrilling or on Instagram at @gimmesomegrilling!

Be sure to swing back and leave a five star rating below also – I know you’re going to love this veggie!!!

Grilled Cauliflower Steak

Julie Evink

Mix up your vegetables with these delicious Roasted or Grilled Cauliflower Steaks! They are perfectly seasoned to make these cauliflower steaks bursting with flavor. A healthy side dish on the grill or in the oven that doesn't lack flavor!

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 heads cauliflower
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 tsp parsley for garnish chopped

Instructions

 

• Heat a grill to medium or about 350 degrees F.
• Remove the outer leaves from each cauliflower head. Cut off the bottom stem end so that you create a flat base and can stand the cauliflower up on a cutting board.
  
• Resting the cauliflower on the stem cut the head into 2 very thick or 3 more moderate “steaks.” Reserve side or small pieces that break off in small bowl.
• Brush one side of each cauliflower steak with the olive oil.
  
• In a small bowl mix remaining ingredients except parsley. Sprinkle evenly over both side of cauliflower.
  
• Place cauliflower carefully on grill, close cover and let cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the bottom is beginning to char. Flip the cauliflower, then re-cover the grill and cook 5 additional minutes, until the cauliflower is tender. Remove from the grill.
  
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
  

Notes

If you would like to roast the cauliflower in the oven follow these instructions instead of placing on the grill.

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Place seasoned cauliflower on baking sheet.
3. Place baking sheet in oven for 10-15 minutes. Gently turn over each steak and roast 15-20 more minutes or until tender and golden.

Save the rest of the cauliflower and sprinkle extra seasoning on them with olive oil. Place in grill basket and grill along side the steaks!

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 668mgPotassium: 859mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 138.6mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1.4mg

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