Description
Savory cauliflower mushroom steaks showcase bold Mediterranean flavors with hearty vegetarian flair. Roasted cauliflower and meaty mushrooms combine for a satisfying plant-based centerpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower head, sliced into 0.75 inches (19 millimeters) thick steaks
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon dry Italian seasonings
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Cooking Oils:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil, for brushing
- Ghee or avocado oil cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Position oven rack in the middle and heat to 400°F, ensuring precise temperature for optimal roasting. Lightly coat baking sheets with non-stick spray to prevent cauliflower adherence.
- Create substantial cauliflower slices approximately 1-inch thick, maintaining structural integrity. Arrange pieces on prepared sheets without overlapping, allowing even heat circulation.
- Drizzle olive oil across cauliflower surfaces, creating a light, even coating. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, massaging herbs into the vegetable’s crevices.
- Roast cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, carefully rotating steaks midway to ensure uniform caramelization and tender texture. Look for golden-brown edges indicating perfect doneness.
- Simultaneously prepare mushrooms by slicing into uniform pieces. Choose between oven-roasting on a separate sheet or sautéing in a skillet with minced garlic until edges turn crispy and deep brown.
- Once cauliflower reaches desired golden color, generously layer shredded mozzarella and prepared mushrooms across each steak. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly.
- Elevate presentation by delicately scattering fresh thyme leaves across the steaks. Serve immediately while cheese remains gloriously molten and ingredients retain optimal temperature.
Notes
- Flavor-packed cauliflower transforms into hearty steaks that rival any meat dish.
- Roasting brings out deep, caramelized notes while keeping the vegetable tender and succulent.
- Mushrooms add an earthy umami boost, complementing the mild cauliflower perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg