Oven Baked Cauliflower Parmesan cauliflower parmesan is a low carb, vegetarian dish with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese to add a tasty vegetable to your dinner table.
Cauliflower Parmesan Recipe: To soften and caramelize the edges of the cauliflower, just give it a quick roast in the oven. Then, top it with a mixture of mozzarella and parmesan cheese and marinara sauce. This roasted cauliflower parmesan is incredibly tasty and soothing. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN RECIPE
- One head of cauliflower, thinly chopped into steaks measuring one inch
- Two tablespoons of pure olive oil
- Half a teaspoon each of freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt
- One tsp of Italian spice
- One cup marinara sauce (we used)
- 1/4 cup of recently grated Parmesan cheese, split
- One cup of finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- One tablespoon of finely chopped basil
- Crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon
HOW TO MAKE THE CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN
To ensure that the cauliflower head can accommodate a generous amount of sauce and cheese, it is crucial to chop it into thick slices for this baked cauliflower parmesan recipe. You can usually get three or four fairly well-kept steaks out of a whole cauliflower head.
We first slice the cauliflower into thick slices, then we season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. We next sprinkle them with olive oil and roast them. This permits the cauliflower to obtain crispy edges and a hint of browning.
Next, we place mozzarella, parmesan, and marinara on top of the cauliflower and broil it until it becomes bubbling.
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare the steaks with cauliflower and parmesan: Set the oven temperature to 425°F (225ºC). Place the cauliflower slices in a single layer on a baking sheet with a rim, then drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
- Roast the cauliflower steaks for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating them once, or until the cauliflower is soft and golden. After taking the cauliflower out of the oven, drizzle marinara sauce over each steak. Add half of the Parmesan and mozzarella shreds.
- Turn the oven to broil and broil the cauliflower steaks for about three minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden. Sprinkle chopped basil leaves, red pepper flakes, and the leftover Parmesan cheese on top of the roasted cauliflower parmesan. Have fun! ❤️
TIPS FOR THE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN RECIPE
- This main dish of cauliflower parmesan is naturally vegetarian. Swap out the marinara for homemade or store-bought bolognese sauce for a meatier main course.
- You can also use fresh mozzarella slices in place of the shredded cheese.
- Instead of using mozzarella in this recipe, you can use any melted cheese. Try Gruyère, a 4-cheese combination, or perhaps some feta mixed in.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN?
To keep this cauliflower parmesan low-carb and vegetarian, we recommend serving it with a crisp green salad on the side.
WHAT TO DO WITH CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN STEAKS LEFTOVERS?
You can keep the cauliflower parmesan leftovers for 2 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Simply reheat in the oven for 10 minutes
MORE CAULIFLOWER RECIPES
- Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet
Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Bacon
Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce
