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    Modified: Feb 20, 2025 · Published: Jan 26, 2019 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro Tahini Dressing

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    These healthy oven-roasted Vegan Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro Tahini Dressing are an easy meal or side dish.

    Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro Tahini Dressing on a plate.

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    These Vegan Cauliflower Steaks are a meal in and of itself. Roasted cauliflower goes with many different flavors, but one of my favorite ways to eat it is with tahini dressing.

    The added cilantro adds a bright herby taste. I roasted the cauliflower with basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    Roasted cauliflower is probably my favorite way to prepare it. Sure it's also good mashed, riced, and made into a Vegan Alfredo Sauce, but there's just something about roasted cauliflower that I can't get enough of.

    That's one of the reasons I found myself eating two cauliflower steaks in one sitting. It's so good!

    Other recipes to try are my Vegan Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash and my Mashed Cauliflower.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Cauliflower Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is healthy and hearty.
    • With a cilantro tahini dressing, it has a balance of flavors.
    • It makes a great side dish or meal.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Cilantro Tahini Dressing ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    Vegan Cauliflower Steak ingredients on a cutting board with labels.

    Cilantro Tahini Dressing

    • Cilantro: Adds a fresh herby flavor. You could also use parsley, like I did for my Tahini Dressing recipe, or roasted red pepper like I did for my Roasted Red Pepper Dressing recipe. Turmeric Tahini Dressing is another option to use in place of the cilantro tahini dressing.
    • Tahini: Adds a creamy nutty flavor.
    • Lemon juice: Adds a tangy flavor. I recommend freshly juiced lemons instead of store-bought lemon juice because it has additives.
    • Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
    • Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.
    • Water

    Cauliflower Steaks

    • Cauliflower: You will get about 2 steaks per head of cauliflower, depending upon the size. The larger the cauliflower the better.
    • Olive oil: For roasting the cauliflower and crisping the edges.
    • Dried basil: Adds flavor. You could also use oregano or Italian seasoning.
    • Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Cilantro tahini dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl with whisk.

    Step 1: Add all dressing ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

    Cilantro tahini dressing in a large mixing bowl with whisk.

    Step 2: Whisk until smooth.

    Cauliflower steaks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 3: Using a sharp knife, slice ¾" to 1" slices. Place cauliflower steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Brush olive oil on steaks and sprinkle seasonings on each cauliflower steak.

    Roasted cauliflower steaks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 4: Bake until golden on the edges.

    💭 Tips

    • A head of cauliflower will only yield about two cauliflower steaks before they start to fall apart. You can always roast the small pieces with the cauliflower steaks, just check on them at about halfway through the cooking process. They will roast faster since they're smaller.
    • Make the cilantro tahini dressing the day before. It not only tastes better the next day, but it will thicken up a little bit.
    • Measure the cilantro after chopping for better accuracy.
    Roasted Cauliflower Steaks on a plate close up.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How do you cut cauliflower steaks so they don't fall apart?

    Cut the cauliflower about 1" thick to ensure it doesn't fall apart. A head of cauliflower will only yield about two cauliflower steaks before they start to fall apart.

    How long does it take to cook cauliflower?

    These cauliflower steaks are roasted in the oven, which takes about 20 minutes.

    Other Vegan Cauliflower Recipes

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    This oven-roasted cauliflower with a creamy tahini dressing drizzled over the top makes eating healthy easy!

    If you tried this Vegan Cauliflower Steaks Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro Tahini Dressing on a plate.
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    Vegan Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro Tahini Dressing

    These healthy oven-roasted Vegan Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro Tahini Dressing are an easy meal or side dish. 
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 227kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 heads cauliflower (You'll get about 2 steaks per head)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • Salt and pepper

    Cilantro Tahini Dressing

    • ¼ cup tahini
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • ¼ - ½ cup water
    • Salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450°F.
    • Slice cauliflower into 1" thick steaks. Place cauliflower steaks on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush olive oil on cauliflower. Sprinkle seasonings on cauliflower. Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown on edges.

    Cilantro Tahini Dressing

    • Mix all ingredients. Let sit overnight for the best flavor and so it can thicken up.

    Notes

    *If you use the dressing right away, you may want ¼ cup to ½ cup water. I suggest letting it sit overnight because it tastes better the next day.  

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 145.6mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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