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Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks with Homemade Pesto
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11 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 25MINS

Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks with Homemade Pesto

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The key to this simple Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks is to roast the cauliflower to crispy, creamy perfection, then top it with mozzarella and homemade pesto and place it back in the oven so the cheese can melt and bubble to perfection. Enjoy this as a side dish or a light main dish.
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The key to this simple Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks is to roast the cauliflower to crispy, creamy perfection, then top it with mozzarella and homemade pesto and place it back in the oven so the cheese can melt and bubble to perfection. Enjoy this as a side dish or a light main dish.
25MINS
Total Time
$1.34
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower
1/2 head
Cauliflower
Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Olive Oil
as needed
Olive Oil
Sea Salt
to taste
Sea Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Homemade Pesto
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Fresh Basil Leaf
2 cups
Fresh Basil Leaves
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Almonds
4 Tbsp
Almonds
Sea Salt
to taste
Sea Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
442
Fat
35.3 g
Protein
21.7 g
Carbs
13.3 g
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Brush a baking sheet with olive oil or line with parchment paper.
step 2
To prep the Cauliflower steaks, remove and discard the leaves and cut the Cauliflower (1/2 head) into 1-inch thick slices. (You can also roast the extra crumbles that fall off the steaks)
step 3
Place the cauliflower steaks on the baking sheet and brush them with Olive Oil (as needed). You want the surface just lightly coated. Season with Sea Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 4
Roast the cauliflower steaks for 15-20 minutes, until the tops are browned and the edges are crispy. Check the Cauliflower halfway through and rotate your pan to ensure that all of the steaks are cooked evenly.
step 5
Meanwhile, put the Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup), Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Sea Salt (to taste), and Almonds (4 Tbsp) in a food processor or blender, and season with Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and Fresh Basil Leaves (2 cups). Blend until you have a thick, finely chopped pasted.
step 6
Spread a generous amount of pesto on top of each cauliflower steak, and top with Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup).
step 7
Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts and begins to bubble, 2-3 minutes. If you want crispy cheese, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
step 8
Serve the cauliflower steaks immediately with sides or main dish of choice.
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Gluten-Free
Lunch
Keto
Low-Carb
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Side Dish
Vegetables
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