Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks Turn Pizza Night on Its Head
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 medium heads cauliflower (about 2 lbs. each),; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 4 quartered artichoke hearts, halved lengthwise; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

4

Nutrition Profile:

Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Nutrition Notes

Is Cauliflower Good for You?

Cauliflower is a low-carb cruciferous vegetable—and cruciferous veggies offer a wealth of health benefits. There is evidence that suggests eating cruciferous vegetables, including cauliflower, can support heart health, fight cancer and improve blood pressure and may prevent cognitive decline.

Is Mozzarella Cheese Healthy?

Like other types of cheese, mozzarella cheese provides protein and calcium, as well as other nutrients, including phosphorus and zinc. Mozzarella also provides probiotics, which are necessary for a healthy gut. Compared to other types of cheese, mozzarella tends to be lower in both sodium and saturated fat.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

How Should I Store Leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy cold or reheated in an air fryer for crispy results.

What Can I Do with the Leftover Cauliflower?

There is so much you can do with leftover cauliflower. Make it into cauliflower rice using a food processor or box grater and pair it with chicken or fish, or turn it into a salad. You can also blanch and freeze cauliflower to use in future dishes or smoothies. To do this, chop the cauliflower florets and stems so they’re about the same size. Blanch in boiling water for a couple of minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Then, pat the cauliflower dry and place it in freezer-safe bags labeled with a “use-by” date of up to six months. You can use the florets and stems in a variety of recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Serve with Cauliflower-Steak Pizza?

You can pair these cauliflower pizzas with any dish you might serve with regular pizza. Try a Grilled Caesar Salad or Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings alongside these steaks. Or, serve these cauliflower steaks as a side to chicken or beef any night of the week.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm

Ingredients

2 medium heads cauliflower (about 2 lbs. each)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 quartered artichoke hearts, halved lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Directions

Position oven rack in upper third; preheat to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Remove leaves and trim stems of cauliflower. Cut each head in half lengthwise; trim the sides to create 2 (1-inch-thick) “steaks” from each head. Arrange the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet; reserve the trimmed florets for another use.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
Stir oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper together in a small bowl. Brush the mixture evenly over the cauliflower steaks. Bake until browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
Remove from oven; top evenly with marinara, mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, artichokes and crushed red pepper.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
Bake until the mozzarella is melted and browned in spots, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and top with basil.

EatingWell.com, April 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256	Calories
16g	Fat
21g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cauliflower steak
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 7g	23%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 10g	21%
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Vitamin A 90Âµg
Vitamin C 85mg	94%
Vitamin D 0Âµg
Vitamin E 3mg	23%
Folate 136Âµg
Vitamin K 52Âµg
Sodium 364mg	16%
Calcium 227mg	17%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 59mg	14%
Potassium 877mg	19%
Zinc 2mg	14%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg
Omega 3 0g

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.