Time: 15 minutes Active, Total Time: 40 minutes, Servings: 4
Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian, Egg-Free
Ingredients:
- 2 medium cauliflower heads
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon salt-free Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 2 medium cloves garlic, grated
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Prepare cauliflower heads by removing and discarding outer leaves and trimming stems.
3. Cut 2 (3/4-inch) steaks from the center of each cauliflower head and reserve the remaining cauliflower for another use.
4. Place the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, and salt. Brush this mixture on top of each cauliflower steak.
6. Roast in the oven until cauliflower is fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine panko, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
8. Remove cauliflower from the oven and reduce the temperature to 400°F.
9. Sprinkle each steak evenly with the panko mixture and press gently to adhere.
10. Roast until the panko is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
11. Drizzle the cauliflower steaks with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and serve with lemon wedges if desired.