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Thai Cauliflower Steaks

By Erin · March 4, 2021 · 14 Comments

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roasted cauliflower steak on a plate

Thai Cauliflower Steaks truly take cauliflower to the next level. They’re roasted to perfection, then drizzled with a savory Thai peanut sauce, making them an ideal weeknight dinner!

roasted cauliflower steak on a serving platter

Who saw this coming?! I DID. I just shared my favorite 7-ingredient peanut sauce recipe, so of course I had to share these cauliflower steaks too.

Here’s why I love cauliflower so much: it’s incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it as cauliflower rice, seasoned and roasted, you can add it to your eggs in quiche, and you can even make a creamy cauliflower sauce with it (like in my vegan green bean casserole!).

Cauliflower steaks are supposed to be an elevated way to enjoy cauliflower, but they’re SO easy that I think you can (and should!) enjoy them any day of the week.

Recipe features

  • Baked in the oven at a high temperature so they’re slightly crispy on the outside but soft overall
  • Can be paired with basically any sauce of your choosing (looking at you almond pesto)
  • Ready in about 30 minutes, and a great way to switch up how you normally eat cauliflower

five cauliflower steaks on a serving platter

Ingredient notes:

Cauliflower: One large head of cauliflower will make 3 cauliflower steaks, so opt for two larger heads of cauliflower if possible.

Peanut sauce: No words — just make it! It’s so good, you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful. Since the peanut sauce is so flavorful, there aren’t any other spices I’d use to season the cauliflower besides salt and pepper.

Cilantro: Optional, but I think it pairs really well with the sauce.

How to make Thai cauliflower steak

Step 1: Slice the cauliflower. First, peel off any green leaves from the cauliflower. Then, place the stem side down on a cutting board, and slice it vertically into 1″ pieces. One large head of cauliflower should result in approximately 3 cauliflower steaks.

Step 2: Add the seasoning. In this case, that’s simply olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the cauliflower onto a large baking sheet, then brush it with olive oil and sprinkle each steak with salt and pepper.

roasted cauliflower on a baking sheet

Step 3: Roast in the oven. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes, flipping half way through. The result should be roasted cauliflower that’s golden brown on the outside.

Tips and tricks

  • Don’t worry if the cauliflower breaks a bit while you’re slicing it — it’ll still taste delicious!
  • Do NOT remove the stem; if you do, the cauliflower will fall apart. Plus, the stem is completely edible.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerator: Keep cauliflower steaks in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat: Place steaks back onto a baking sheet and heat at 400° for 5-8 minutes, or until they’re warmed to your liking.

Are cauliflower steaks more of a main or side dish?

Either one! You can absolutely enjoy them as a hearty vegan dinner, or opt to serve them alongside lamb burgers or steak bites.

roasted cauliflower steak on a plate with a fork and knife

More delicious cauliflower recipes:

  • Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Skillet
  • Whole30 Pizza
  • Honey Garlic Chicken

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

roasted cauliflower steak on a serving platter

Thai Cauliflower Steaks

These are the BEST vegan cauliflower steaks you'll ever try! They're baked in the oven, drizzled with a fantastic Thai peanut sauce, then sprinkled with cilantro and peanuts. A delicious main or side dish, that's crispier on the outside but perfectly tender overall.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 steaks
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 2 large heads cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • Thai peanut sauce
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp peanuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and then slice cauliflower long-ways into three even pieces (don't worry if they aren't perfect!) and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Brush cauliflower with olive oil, making sure to coat the entire cauliflower, then sprinkle each steak with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping them over half way through.
  • While cauliflower is cooking, prep the peanut sauce.
  • Drizzle peanut sauce over the cauliflower steaks, then sprinkle each one with cilantro and peanuts. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Storage: store steaks in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
*To reheat: reheat on a baking sheet in the oven at 400° for 5-8 minutes until they're warmed to your liking 

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 135mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in May 2017. It was updated with new text and photos in March 2021.

 

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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