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Cauliflower steaks

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

2 min read
Last updated September 2026
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Prep and cooking time: 45 mins

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Lower-carbohydrate

Ingredients

Serves: 2

  • 1 small cauliflower, cut into thick steaks
  • 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 100g spinach
  • 200g plain natural or Greek yoghurt
  • 1 large handful fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1 large handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cucumber, deseeded and grated
  • ½ lemon, juiced
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Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

Step 2

Mix all the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Cover cauliflower steaks in oil, then lightly massage spice mixture into the oiled cauliflower.

Step 4

Bake for 25-30mins (timing will depend on the thickness of the steaks).

Step 5

Prepare the yoghurt dressing by mixing all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl.

Step 6

Lay the spinach onto a place, place the warm cauliflower steaks from the oven on top of the spinach, and enjoy with the dressing on top.

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