Best 6 Mediterranean Cauliflower Steaks Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Then look no further than Mediterranean cauliflower steaks! This mouthwatering recipe combines the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with the hearty texture of cauliflower, creating a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can enjoy this delectable dish in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER "STEAKS"



Grilled Mediterranean Cauliflower

Discover an alternative to steak with Grilled Mediterranean Cauliflower "Steaks". Featuring red pepper sauce, this grilled cauliflower 'steak' is amazing!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 heads cauliflower, trimmed
6 Tbsp. KRAFT Olive Oil Vinaigrettes - Italian, divided
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid. Heat grill to 350ºF.
  • Cut cauliflower lengthwise into 1-inch-thick slices; brush with half the vinaigrette. Place, vinaigrette sides down, over lit side of grill.
  • Grill 2 min.; turn. Brush with remaining vinaigrette; grill additional 2 min. Transfer cauliflower to unlit side of grill; cook 10 to 12 min. or until tender. A few minutes before cauliflower is done, cook pasta sauce in saucepan on medium-low heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve cauliflower topped with pasta sauce, cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS



Roasted Cauliflower Steaks image

You might've tried boiling, mashing, and even turning cauliflower into 'rice'. For a different take on cauliflower, try these oven-roasted cauliflower steaks seasoned with a simple lemon-garlic sauce. Serve the steaks with chimichurri sauce or topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, sliced green olives and crumbled feta cheese.

Provided by Snacking in the Kitchen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head cauliflower, sliced lengthwise through the core into 4 'steaks'
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Brush 1/2 of the olive oil mixture over the tops of the cauliflower steaks.
  • Roast cauliflower steaks in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Gently turn over each steak and brush with remaining olive oil mixture. Continue roasting until tender and golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 63.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER STEAKS



Mediterranean Cauliflower Steaks image

Thick cauliflower steaks slathered with hummus and topped with olives, roasted red peppers, and nutritional yeast.

Provided by Elle

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup hummus, or to taste
¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1 roasted red pepper, chopped, or to taste
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, or to taste
1 zucchini

Steps:

  • Trim leaves off cauliflower and slice into thick "steaks", 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick. Brush with olive oil and garlic on both sides.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill cauliflower steaks until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Top each steak with a generous amount of hummus. Divide olives, red pepper, and nutritional yeast evenly on top. Cut zucchini into ribbons using a spiralizer. Garnish steaks with zucchini ribbons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 478.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER STEAKS



Mediterranean Cauliflower Steaks image

Cauliflower steaks with tomatoes and olives for tasty dinner.

Provided by Angela Coleby

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Cauliflower
1/2 cup Pitted black olives
3 Sun Dried Tomatoes finely chopped
4 Garlic cloves finely chopped
2 Plum Tomatoes cored & quartered
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons basil, fresh (chopped)
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F degrees.
  • Cut the cauliflower into 4 large slices, and put aside any florets that will break loose and chop them finely. (use them for pizza bites)
  • Mix the olives, 1 garlic clove, sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, basil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan.
  • Brush the cauliflower steaks with olive oil and season with the oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Place the cauliflower slices, 3 garlic cloves and plum tomatoes onto a baking sheet lined tray and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, set the cauliflower slices aside. Place the roasted garlic and tomatoes into a blender and blitz until smooth. Season with salt & pepper
  • Spoon the tomato sauce on a plate and place the cauliflower slice on top.
  • Add the olive and sun-dried tomato mix to the plate and serve with chopped basil (optional)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7 g

HERB-CRUSTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH BEANS AND TOMATOES



Herb-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks with Beans and Tomatoes image

This cauliflower "steak" is so impressive, your meal will demand a steak knife! Prep work is simplified for this sheet-pan dinner with an herbed garlic oil that's used two ways: first it's mixed with panko and Parmesan for a crispy crust for the cauliflower, then tossed with beans and cherry tomatoes for a zesty side dish.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     No Meat, No Problem     Vegetarian     Dinner     Cauliflower     Green Bean     Garlic     Parmesan     Bean     Tomato     One-Pot Meal     Vegan

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head of cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
8 ounces green beans, trimmed
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped parsley, plus more for serving
1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup golden or red cherry tomatoes (about 6 ounces), halved
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in middle and upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Remove leaves and trim stem end of cauliflower, leaving core intact. Place cauliflower core side down on a work surface. Using a large knife, slice in the center from top to bottom to yield 2 (1") "steaks"; reserve remaining cauliflower for another use.
  • Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1 Tbsp. oil; season with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Roast on middle rack, turning halfway through, until cauliflower is tender and browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss green beans with 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on another rimmed baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer, then roast in upper third of oven until green beans begin to blister, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk garlic, lemon zest, 1/3 cup parsley, and remaining 6 Tbsp. oil, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Transfer half of mixture to another medium bowl. Add panko and Parmesan to first bowl and mix with your hands. Add white beans and tomatoes to second bowl and toss to coat. Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl.
  • Remove sheets from oven. Spread mayonnaise mixture over cauliflower. Sprinkle 1/4 cup panko mixture evenly over cauliflower. Add white bean mixture to sheet with green beans and toss to combine. Return sheets to oven and continue to roast until white beans begin to crisp and panko topping starts to brown, 5-7 minutes more.
  • Divide cauliflower, green beans, white beans, and tomatoes among plates. Top with parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER



Mediterranean Cauliflower image

I adapted a recipe I received from a friend to make this delicious-and deliciously different-cauliflower dish. It's prepared quickly in a skillet and uses only a handful of ingredients. What a great way to take ordinary cauliflower to a whole new level! -Valerie Smith, Aston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, drained
1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimientos
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, place a steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place cauliflower in basket. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Drain and return to pan., Stir in tomatoes, olives, onions, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cauliflower is tender and tomatoes are heated through, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose firm and compact cauliflower heads with tightly closed florets for the best results.
  • To prevent the cauliflower steaks from falling apart, slice them about 1 inch thick.
  • Marinate the cauliflower steaks for at least 30 minutes to infuse them with flavor.
  • Use a grill pan or outdoor grill to cook the cauliflower steaks for a smoky flavor.
  • Cook the cauliflower steaks over medium-high heat until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve the cauliflower steaks immediately with your favorite toppings, such as grilled vegetables, hummus, or tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion:

Mediterranean cauliflower steaks are a delicious and healthy plant-based main course or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of flavorful toppings to choose from, Mediterranean cauliflower steaks are a great way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give Mediterranean cauliflower steaks a try!

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