Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower sliced into 1/2-inch thick steaks
Kosher salt to taste for seasoning the cauliflower
Freshly ground black pepper to taste for seasoning the cauliflower
2 eggs for the breading mixture
3 tablespoons plain whole milk Greek yogurt for the breading mixture
1 teaspoon dried oregano for the breading mixture
Salt to taste for the breading mixture
Pepper to taste for the breading mixture
1/2 cup Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs for the coating
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese for the coating
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano for the coating
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil for pan-frying
3/4 cup marinara sauce to spread over the steaks
Additional parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top
Additional breadcrumbs for sprinkling on top
6 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese for topping
1 to 2 large tomatoes thinly sliced for topping
A little olive oil for drizzling on top
Instructions
1-First, slice one medium head of cauliflower into 1/2-inch thick steaks and season them with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2-Next, mix 2 eggs with 3 tablespoons plain whole milk Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the breading batter.
3-Then, coat each steak in the batter before dipping it into a mixture of 1/2 cup Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
4-For a golden finish, pan-fry the steaks in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side until they turn crispy.
5-After frying, spread 3/4 cup marinara sauce over each steak, sprinkle with extra parmesan and breadcrumbs, and top with 6 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese and 1 to 2 large thinly sliced tomatoes.
6-Drizzle a little olive oil on top and bake at 350ยฐF for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles. If you want a browned top, broil briefly before serving the dish warm.
Last Step:
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๐ Use whole milk Greek yogurt in the egg wash to add creaminess and help the breading stick better.
๐ฅ Pan-fry the cauliflower steaks until golden to achieve a crispy crust before baking.
๐ฅ Pair the dish with a fresh salad or Italian sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak with toppings
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
