A beautifully charred round cauliflower steak commands attention in the center of a pristine white plate, topped with sautéed mix of vibrant chestnut, oyster, and cremini mushrooms. The ragout pools around the steak, matte brown and speckled with slivers of thyme. A garnish of microgreens adds a pop of color to this comforting dish.

Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Wild Mushroom Ragout

Name: Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Wild Mushroom Ragout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large cauliflower, 1 cut into 1½ inch thick steaks; mixed wild mushrooms (chestnut, oyster, cremini), 2 cups cleaned and thinly sliced; garlic cloves, 4 minced; medium onion, 1 finely chopped; fresh thyme sprigs, 2 leaves stripped; vegetable broth, 1 cup; Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon; olive oil, 4 tablespoons; Salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: December 19, 2025

We're going local and exciting with this meal, bringing in a star ingredient, cauliflower, to shine in this comforting, seasonal recipe!

Ingredients (for 2)

Large cauliflower - 1 - cut into 1½ inch thick steaks
Mixed wild mushrooms (chestnut, oyster, cremini) - 2 cups - cleaned and thinly sliced
Garlic cloves - 4 - minced
Medium onion - 1 - finely chopped
Fresh thyme sprigs - 2 - leaves stripped
Vegetable broth - 1 cup
Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕓

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2 - 🥦🧂🫒

Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with 2 tablespoons of oil and season them with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🥦🔥⏰

Arrange the steaks on a lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Turn over cauliflower and continue roasting for an additional 15 minutes until they are browned and tender.
Step 4 - 🧄🍳🔥

Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until they soften.
Step 5 - 🍄🌿🔥

Add the mushrooms and thyme to the pan, and cook until mushrooms turn golden brown.
Step 6 - 🍲🥣🌡️

Stir in the broth and mustard into the pan. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
Step 7 - 🧂🍲🔥

Season the mushroom ragout with salt and pepper.
Step 8 - 🥦🍲🍴

Spoon the mushroom ragout over the roasted cauliflower steaks and serve hot.

Additional

This dish goes perfectly with a glass of crisp white wine. Want to add more proteins? Mix in some lentils or beans with the mushroom ragout. Kids can assist with washing the mushrooms and brushing the cauliflower steaks with oil.