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Try My Grilled Cauliflower Steaks!
If you’re looking for more vegetables to grill this summer, you have to try my grilled cauliflower steaks. It can be hard to grill cauliflower florets unless you have a grill pan. However, if you keep the core intact and cut the cauliflower into 2-3 “steaks“, they grill up without losing any cauliflower to the grill.
This recipe works with any marinade. I accidentally added my grilled chicken marinade (recipe coming soon!) to the cauliflower steaks during testing and decided not to bother testing the original marinade I had in mind. It was that good. Plus, it makes it easier to prep both recipes together because they use the same ingredients! I hope you enjoy them!
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Ingredients
- Cauliflower: Pick a large head of cauliflower for this recipe!
- Oil: I use olive oil, but a high-heat oil like avocado also works.
- Lemon: You’ll need about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice for the marinade. One lemon is usually enough!
- Spices: You’ll need minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
How to Make Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Grilled Cauliflower Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced, plus more for serving
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower on a cutting board and slice it into ¾- to 1-inch thick “steaks.” You’ll typically get 2–3 large steaks; save the remaining florets for another recipe.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of each steak with the marinade.
- Heat a gas grill to medium-high (around 400°F). Make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Place the cauliflower steaks directly on the grill. Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until the cauliflower becomes tender and has grill marks without burning.
- Remove from the grill, squeeze a little extra lemon juice and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Variations
- Add a sauce. Cauliflower goes so well with sauces like chimichurri and tahini sauce.
- Lime, chili, and cilantro. Instead of the lemon, use 3 tablespoons of lime juice and add ½ teaspoon of lime zest and ¼ to ½ teaspoon of chili powder (depending on how hot you want it!). After grilling, top the grilled cauliflower with chopped cilantro.
- Harissa. If you like heat as much as I do, serve the cauliflower with spicy harissa.
- Crumbled feta. I think the smoky flavor of these cauliflower steaks would go great with crumbled feta or even feta dip.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to keep the cauliflower core intact. This is the key for grilling cauliflower steaks so they stay together and no pieces fall into the grill.
- Cut the cauliflower steaks so they’re all the same thickness. That way, the cauliflower will cook at the same speed!
- Pre-heat the grill enough. I recommend pre-heating a gas grill for 10 to 15 minutes before adding the cauliflower.
- Oil the grill grates. I hate when food sticks to grill grates! I always take a paper towel with oil on it and use tongs to run it over and grease the grill grates.
Serving Ideas
- Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
- Grilled Salmon
- Lebanese Fattoush Salad
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese
- Watermelon Salsa
Recipe Help & FAQs
Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, the cauliflower will keep for up 3 days. I’d reheat it in the microwave until warmed through, about 1-2 minutes.
Yes, you can! I usually use a gas grill because it’s more convenient, but a charcoal grill will work totally fine. I would still try to heat it to around 400°F.
You can roast it in the oven, though it may take longer to cook since grilling delivers such direct heat. The flavor might also not be the same.
