We can all agree, chicken Parmesan is absolutely incredible, and it can be a bummer to miss it if you’re vegetarian. Enter: cauliflower! This recipe has everything you love about the Italian classic, without the meat.
Ingredients
- 1large head cauliflower, stem trimmed and cut vertically into 1″ planks
- 3 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 c.marinara sauce
- 1/4 c.freshly grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 c.shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 c.basil leaves, torn if large
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
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- Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and brush both sides with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2Roast, flipping once, until cauliflower is tender and golden, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven and top each cauliflower steak with marinara sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and half of Parmesan.
- Step 3Switch oven to broil and broil cauliflower until cheese is bubbly and golden in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve with remaining Parmesan, basil leaves, and red pepper flakes.
