Keto Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower (Printable)

Golden cauliflower steaks topped with garlic-Parmesan crust, perfect for a savory low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cauliflower

01 - 2 large heads cauliflower

→ Garlic Parmesan Topping

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

# How To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove leaves and trim the stems of cauliflower heads while keeping them intact. Slice each head into 3-4 thick steaks approximately 3/4 inch thick. Reserve any loose florets for roasting.
03 - Place cauliflower steaks and florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Brush both sides of cauliflower steaks thoroughly with the garlic oil mixture.
05 - In another bowl, combine grated Parmesan, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the tops of cauliflower steaks.
06 - Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cauliflower is golden brown and edges are crisp. Flip steaks halfway through cooking for even browning.
07 - Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh parsley over the roasted cauliflower steaks if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and crispy without any of the guilt, since you're basically roasting a head of vegetables.
  • The garlic-Parmesan crust gets shatteringly crunchy, and somehow that makes cauliflower feel like the star of dinner instead of a side character.
  • It's gluten-free, keto-friendly, and genuinely impressive enough to serve when people are skeptical about your low-carb cooking.
02 -
  • Don't crowd your baking sheet—if pieces touch, they'll steam instead of roast, and you'll lose that crispy texture that makes them special.
  • Flip those steaks halfway through cooking; it sounds simple but it's the difference between one golden side and two, which changes everything about how they taste.
03 -
  • Pat your cauliflower slices dry with a kitchen towel before oiling them; any moisture on the surface steals oven heat and prevents proper browning.
  • If you're serving these to skeptics, plate them on a proper serving dish rather than on a casual side plate—presentation matters psychologically, and it signals that this is something special.
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