Roasted Cauliflower Chimichurri (Printable)

Tender cauliflower steaks roasted and finished with a fresh, zesty chimichurri sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cauliflower Steaks

01 - 2 large cauliflower heads
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Chimichurri Sauce

07 - 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
08 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
09 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 small shallot, finely minced
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
13 - ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
15 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
16 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
17 - Juice of ½ lemon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove the leaves and trim the stem ends from each cauliflower, keeping the core intact. Slice each cauliflower vertically into 1-inch-thick steaks. You should get 2-3 steaks per head; save extra florets for another use.
03 - Arrange the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and fork-tender.
05 - In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot, oregano, red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to develop flavor.
06 - Transfer roasted cauliflower steaks to serving plates and generously spoon chimichurri sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between caramelized cauliflower edges and the vibrant punchy sauce creates restaurant-worthy results with minimal effort
  • Leftover chimichurri becomes your secret weapon for everything from grilled chicken to roasted potatoes the rest of the week
02 -
  • Don't try to cut thinner steaks hoping they'll cook faster they just fall apart and lose that satisfying meaty texture
  • The chimichurri needs at least 10 minutes to marry together but tastes even better after an hour in the fridge
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or the cauliflower will steam instead of roast
  • Let the steaks rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after roasting before serving

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