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Low Carb Vegetarian Recipes Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Steaks

I’ll be honest with you, the first time I cut a cauliflower into steaks I felt like I was auditioning for a cooking show. You take this giant white veggie, slice it down the middle, and suddenly you’re looking at something that actually feels fancy. The truth is, it’s not fancy at all. It’s just cauliflower, roasted until tender, covered in cheese, and baked until it turns into pure comfort. If you’ve been hunting for low carb vegetarian recipes that actually taste like something you want to eat more than once, these cheesy baked cauliflower steaks are your answer. They fit right into your favorite low carb cauliflower recipes and hold their own next to any side dish you’ve tried. I love that they check all the boxes: low carb recipes, recipes low carb, and even recipe low carb if you like flipping words around like I do when searching online. And here’s the kicker—they’re also low carb recipes easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. When dinner feels like a mountain, these steaks make it feel like a gentle hill you can climb with one hand holding a glass of iced tea.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords: low carb cauliflower recipes, low carb recipes, low carb recipes easy, low carb vegetarian recipes, recipe low carb, recipes low carb
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem so it sits flat.
  3. Cut the cauliflower into thick 1-inch slices (you’ll get about 3 to 4 steaks).
  4. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place the cauliflower steaks on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Sprinkle the cheddar and Parmesan over the steaks and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.