Low-Carb Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Steaks

These Low-Carb Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Steaks are a sumptuous vegetarian main or a tantalizing side dish that will transport your taste buds to the exotic flavors of North Africa. Perfect for those on a keto diet, they are rich in spices and roasted to perfection, offering a satisfying texture and a symphony of flavors.

Course Dinner, Sides

Cuisine Moroccan

Keyword Keto Moroccan Dish, Low-Carb Moroccan Cauliflower, Spiced Cauliflower Steaks

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 107kcal

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Knife
Cutting board
Small bowl
Pastry brush

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower approx. 2-3 lbs or 900g-1.3kg
2 tbsp olive oil 30ml
1 tsp ground cumin 2g
1 tsp smoked paprika 2g
½ tsp ground coriander 1g
¼ tsp ground cinnamon 0.5g
¼ tsp cayenne pepper 0.5g
¼ tsp ground ginger 0.5g
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem, ensuring the head remains intact.
Slice the cauliflower head into 1-inch (2.5cm) thick steaks. Depending on the size of your cauliflower, you should get about 4 steaks.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and ginger to create a spice rub.
Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with the spice rub, making sure they are well coated.
Season the cauliflower steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the spiced cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and the edges are golden brown.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.

Notes

The size of your cauliflower and the thickness of the steaks will affect the cooking time; adjust as necessary.

If you have leftover cauliflower florets, you can roast them alongside the steaks or save them for another dish.

For a complete meal, serve these cauliflower steaks on a bed of low-carb couscous substitute, such as cauliflower rice seasoned with similar Moroccan spices.

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