Prepare to have your jaws dropped at how amazing this cauliflower tastes. This recipe is a great way to change things up and eat a delicious plant-forward meal that tastes nothing like veggies and everything like cheesy heaven!
Baked Cauliflower Parmesan
Yaidy SantiagoThis cauliflower parmesan will be the star of your dinner table!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine gluten free, keto, low carb
Servings 4 steaks
Ingredients
"Breading"
- 1 (560g) head of cauliflower
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oregano, dried
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for tppping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175C/350F.
- Cut your cauliflower to about 2/3 inch slices. Set aside.
- Mix together almond flour, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, paprika, and salt. Place it in a flat plate. Set aside.
- Whisk together an egg with a pinch of salt and pepper and pour it to a flat plate. Dip the cauliflower slices into the egg on both sides. Then transfer to the "breading" mixture. Make sure is coated on both sides. Place it on a parchment paper prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all are coated.
- Bake for 15 minutes. While its baking, mix your sauce ingredients until fully combined. Take the cauliflower out of the oven and add sauce and mozzarella cheese. Place back in the oven for 15 more minutes. Top it off with fresh parsley and Enjoy!
Keyword almond flour, baked, cauliflower, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, parmesan crusted, salsa marinara