Looking for an easy vegan main or a side dish? Try these Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with chimichurri sauce. Thick slabs of cauliflower steaks get roasted in the oven until golden brown and tender and then smothered in a bright herby, garlicky, and spicy sauce. This is a dish that will please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike and warm you up if the weather is miserable outside.
Roasting the cauliflower steaks is so easy. First, remove any outer layer leaves and trim the bottom of the stem from the cauliflower. Then use a long sharp knife to slice the cauliflower head in half. Cut each half in half again, making 1 to 1 ½ inches thick cauliflower steak with each half. There will be some leftover cauliflower florets after making the steaks. You can use these leftovers to make this delicious leak and turmeric soup, which is also vegan-friendly. Place the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes until nice and golden brown, also charred on spots. Halfway through roasting, flip the steaks and brush them with more olive oil. For the chimichurri sauce, I like using a mix of parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and a good pinch of red pepper flakes for a really good flavorful kick. Feel free to adjust the amounts of pepper to your liking. Also, start making the sauce at least half an hour in advance to let the flavors meld and mingle.
To make the Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with chimichurri sauce, you will need the following ingredients:
In a food processor, combine ½ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 4 chopped cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste), and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Pulse until finely minced. Then, slowly add in ¼ cup olive oil until smooth.
Set the chimichurri sauce aside to let the flavors meld. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 °F.
Remove the outer layer leaves and trim the bottom of the stem from the cauliflower. Using a long sharp knife, slice the cauliflower head in half. Then cut each half in half again, making 1 to 1 ½ inches thick cauliflower steak with each half. Reserve the leftover cauliflower florets for another recipe.
Arrange the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Roast the cauliflower steaks for 15 minutes, then flip and brush the tops with the remaining olive oil. Continue roasting for 15-20 minutes more or until golden brown and charred on spots.
Once out of the oven, spread a generous amount of the chimichurri sauce on top and serve! Enjoy!
This Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Just slice, season, and roast! If you make this recipe, leave a comment to let us know how you liked it, and tag #cookmerecipes in your photos on Instagram.
Easy and tasty! Made these for family, loved it.
I made these Roasted Cauliflower Steaks for my friends last weekend. They were a hit! The chimichurri brings such a vibrant flavor. I never thought cauliflower could shine like this. It was a cozy night in, sharing laughs and great food. Definitely making this again.
OMG, these cauliflower steaks were so easy and delish! My fam loved it, we’re def making it again!
OMG, these cauliflower steaks are a game-changer! Whipped ‘em up for my buddies last night and they were blown away! So easy and flavorful with the chimichurri. I'm officially obsessed!
Absolutely loved this! It reminded me of the first meal I ever cooked for my husband, truly delicious.
Superb!
Simply amazing dish!
Amazing! I made these for my friends last weekend, and they were so impressed by the flavor and simplicity! Can't wait to make them again.
I made these Roasted Cauliflower Steaks for a family dinner, and they were a big hit! The kids even asked for seconds. The chimichurri sauce was full of flavor, and it made the veggies so appealing. It’s nice to have a dish that everyone loves, even my meat-loving husband!
Delicious, easy, perfect
Tasty! My kids loved this! We made the steaks together and enjoyed it on a chilly evening. It was so heartwarming to see them appreciate a healthy meal! Highly recommend!
Super tasty dish. Made this for friends and they loved it. So easy to prepare, will definitely make again.
Superb dish! Made it for my buddies, they loved it!
These Roasted Cauliflower Steaks were superb! My family loved them as a side with dinner last night. I added a little extra garlic to the chimichurri, which made it even better. Cooking them made my kitchen smell amazing, too! A real winner.
OMG, these Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are a total game changer! My kids were skeptical at first, but after one bite with that chimichurri sauce, they were like, 'More please!' It's super simple to whip up after a long day, which is a win for busy parents like me.
