Crispy Miso Butter Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
A quick and easy vegan recipe featuring thick cauliflower steaks roasted with a rich miso butter sauce, creating a crispy caramelized crust and tender inside. Perfect for a satisfying plant-based dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-Based
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch thick steaks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, chopped scallions, fresh herbs like parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Remove the green leaves and trim the stem end of the cauliflower without cutting all the way through to keep the head intact. Slice into 3/4-inch thick steaks, yielding about 3-4 steaks plus loose florets.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened butter, white miso paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Place the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Generously brush both sides with the miso butter mixture. Drizzle olive oil over the steaks and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until edges are crispy and golden brown and the inside is tender.
- Optionally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or chopped scallions after roasting.
- Serve warm immediately. Leftovers can be reheated in a 375°F oven for about 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Notes
Use a good-quality white miso for mildness. Slice cauliflower steaks about 3/4-inch thick to keep them intact and tender. Watch the roasting closely near the end to avoid burning the miso butter; tent with foil if needed. Softened butter mixes better with miso and spreads evenly. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to maintain crispiness. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Optional additions include chili flakes for heat or fresh herbs for aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
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