Cauliflower Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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These cauliflower steaks with sun-dried tomato cream sauce are easy to make. Each head of cauliflower yields about two steaks. You can roast any extra florets that fall off the core, or save them for another night. Serve this vegetarian dinner with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread to sop up the leftover sauce.

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Carolyn Casner
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Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Updated on June 25, 2024
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

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The cauliflower steaks with sun-dried tomato cream sauce recipe, portioned out on two pink plates, and garnished with fresh basil leaves
Photo:

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients for the cauliflower steaks with sun-dried tomato cream sauce recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads cauliflower (about 2 pounds)

  • ⅓ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 2 tablespoons oil from jar, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Remove and discard any cauliflower leaves; leave the stem intact. Place the cauliflower heads, stem-side down, on a cutting board; slice into 3/4-inch-thick slices. (Some florets will come off as you slice; reserve for another use.) Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and brush both sides with 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

    Cauliflower steaks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, getting brushed with oil

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

  3. Roast, turning halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender, about 25 minutes.

    Baked cauliflower steaks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Increase heat to medium-high and add wine. Cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add cream and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the roasted cauliflower. Sprinkle with basil (or parsley), if desired.

    White-wine sauce for the cauliflower steaks with sun-dried tomato cream sauce recipe getting cream added to it

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

Equipment

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
20g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cauliflower steak & 1/4 cup sauce
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Vitamin A 607IU 12%
Vitamin C 83mg 92%
Vitamin D 19IU 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 89mcg 22%
Vitamin K 28mcg 23%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 9%
Potassium 709mg 15%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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