These flavor-packed Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks are easy to make and are the ultimate vegetarian entree or side dish recipe!
If you buy your cauliflower at the right time, you’ll find that they can get HUGE! If you’ve never tried making cauliflower steaks at home, you should definitely give it a try! And since we all know I always have za’atar on hand, I couldn’t resist giving these beauties a Lebanese twist. Speaking of za’atar, I love eating this with a side of pita chips with za’atar and hummus or my flavorful syrian salad. So I give to you, Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks, a vegan and vegetarian dish that anyone will love.
Why You’ll Love these Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
- These cauliflower steaks are large enough they can be a vegan or vegetarian main course! Or they can be a delicious veggie side.
- It’s super simple and uses only 5 ingredients.
- While they can easily be roasted in the oven, you can make them on the grill outside, too and avoid heating up your house!
ingredients
- Cauliflower: A firm vegetable with a sweet and nutty flavor, it’s high in fiber and B vitamins.
- Za’atar: Made with thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and other spices, za’atar is my favorite all purpose spice.
- Olive oil: Heart healthy oil that helps to coat the cauliflower steaks and adhere the spices.
- Salt & pepper: Seasons and enhances the natural flavors.
How to Make Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
Step 1. Trim the stem and leaves from your cauliflower and cut the head into thick slices, about 3/4 of an inch to an inch thick.
Step 2. Then lay your cauliflower steaks on a prepared baking sheet and drizzle or brush with olive oil on both sides.
Step 3. Next give a healthy sprinkle of za’atar over everything, getting both sides.
Step 4. Finish with some salt and black pepper before tossing in the oven at 425 for about 20-25 minutes.
Once crispy and golden brown, remove from the oven and enjoy your Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks!
Frequently Asked Questions
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More Ways to Use Za’atar
- Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Green Beans
- Baked Pita Chips with Za’atar
- Labneh with Olive Oil and Za’atar
- Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Za’atar
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Delicious as a side dish but meaty enough for a vegetarian main dish, these Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks are going to be a huge family favorite.
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Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and lay cauliflower steaks in a single layer on a baking sheet.1 large head cauliflower
- Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle evenly with za’atar, salt and pepper.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons za’atar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Roast until crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
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