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Cauliflower Parmesan

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๐ŸŒฟ This Cauliflower Parmesan recipe offers a delicious vegetarian alternative with a crispy golden crust and rich cheese flavor.
๐Ÿ… It’s an easy-to-make dish that brings classic Italian comfort food qualities to a healthy vegetable base, perfect for satisfying meals.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

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.

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Notes

๐ŸŒŸ Use whole milk Greek yogurt in the egg wash to add creaminess and help the breading stick better.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Pan-fry the cauliflower steaks until golden to achieve a crispy crust before baking.
๐Ÿฅ— Pair the dish with a fresh salad or Italian sides for a complete meal.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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