Name: Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 2 large heads cauliflower; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon brown sugar
teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 large heads cauliflower
2 tablespoons minced cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and black pepper. Set this mixture aside.

Step 3: Remove the tough bottom leaves from each cauliflower head, making sure not to remove the stem.

Step 4: Place the cauliflower heads on a cutting board with the stem side facing up. Cut vertically along both sides of the stem to remove any loose florets.

Step 5: Slice each cauliflower vertically through the stem into two even "steaks," about 1 to 1 inches thick. Remove any remaining small leaves from the steaks.

Step 6: Arrange the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet. Brush one side of each steak with some of the prepared oil mixture.

Step 7: Place the cauliflower steaks on the preheated grill, oil-side down, and grill for 5 minutes.

Step 8: Brush more of the oil mixture on top of the steaks and carefully flip them over. Grill for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly charred.

Step 9: Drizzle any remaining oil mixture over the grilled steaks and transfer them to a plate. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh minced cilantro before serving.

Recipe Tip

If you have extra cauliflower florets, you can grill them in a grill basket alongside the steaks or refrigerate them for another use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 240
Total Fat: 14g (18% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 2g (10% Daily Value)
Sodium: 713mg (31% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 28g (10% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 12g (44% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 11g
Protein: 9g (18% Daily Value)
Vitamin C: 217mg (241% Daily Value)
Calcium: 116mg (9% Daily Value)
Iron: 2mg (13% Daily Value)
Potassium: 1345mg (29% Daily Value)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

OddDuck8376

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Very straightforward and easy to follow. Dining companions found it a tad sweet, so may lower brown sugar to 1/4 tsp. Smoked paprika was a winner First attempt and will definitely try again and add some tweaks

Brock

09/24/2020 02:33:09 AM

Really flavorful! I had a hard time cutting the cauliflower into "steak" shapes and it just crumbled under the knife, so I just stir fried it and added spring onion and cayenne pepper.

DREGINEK

05/29/2023 02:29:58 AM

My only two changes: 1) my cauliflower must be on the large size as I only needed one (I saved the second head now for another recipe), and 2) I was nervous about putting these “steaks” directly on the grill so I put them on a thin, Pam-sprayed, tinfoil pan instead. I was worried they would fall apart! The tinfoil pan worked well!! Good flavor and easy to prepare! Loved the “steak” idea! Really good and would make again! Thanks FranceC!

Hil

10/15/2024 04:46:05 PM

The steaks were awfully bland; the sauce could have used more "punch." Also, I think that 7 minutes for each side, turning twice, would work better. I followed the recipe as written and 5 minutes on the grill for the first side wasn't enough. I would also cut the steaks thinner. The recipe says to get 2 steaks from each head of cauliflower; you can easily get 3 steaks and then they wouldn't need so long on the grill. I was a little disappointed.

SweetSyrup1991

03/18/2025 02:13:08 AM

I was in a hurry, so I stir fried them. Everyone loved the spice mix.

Brad

07/30/2025 10:56:12 PM

The cauliflower steaks were very tender and tasty. The recipe was very easy to follow

VioletFlour1249

04/27/2025 04:31:00 PM

Delicious, but my steaks took 15-20 mins per side.

OrangeCane3596

04/13/2025 09:00:18 PM

My cauliflower for the first time didn't fall apart I actually got 4 steaks and some baby steaks lol hope it delicious

Paul Evans

02/25/2025 12:40:09 AM

This is the kind of recipe that makes me look like a pro.

Kevin Lovecraft

08/04/2024 12:15:06 AM

Superb flavor, easy to prepare. Immediately was asked when I will make it again.

Frank Clark

04/18/2024 08:51:26 PM

Lowkey thinking of making this tomorrow too.

Eng Wee Gan

01/03/2024 02:13:34 PM

I used the Grill function on my oven toaster. My salmon and cauliflower did not come out crispy. Will have to experiment with the temperature settings to get it right the next time.

Trish-the-Dish

07/06/2023 01:36:25 AM

I forgot to add the cilantro at the end, but it didn't affect my rating. We really liked this recipe, cauliflower on the grill was a nice change of pace. This recipe will be made again.

WiseRoll7154

06/07/2023 10:28:23 PM

Very good! My only problem is that no matter how hard I try, my cauliflower explodes into pieces when I try to cut it. I can only get two slices out of the center, and the rest breaks appart. Otherwise it's delicious!