Garlicky Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower, it turns out, is a low-carb dieter's dream!  It's not only low in carbohydrates but super high in vitamin C, and due to it's mild taste there are a million things you can do with it.  If you have a head of cauliflower and you aren't sure what to do with it, this is a quick and tasty recipe.  I like to use this as my main course, paired with a salad or a side veggie.

Garlicky Cauliflower Steaks

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower
• 3 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• juice from 1/2 large lemon
• fresh or dried parsley
• a pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Remove the base of the stem and any leaves from a head of cauliflower.  Slice the head down the middle into 1/2 inch "steaks".  The middle pieces will stay together nicely, but the edges will start to break into florets.  The larger florets you can slice the same way.  The smaller pieces you can throw on the pan with the others, or save them for salads or something else.
3. In a bowl combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and salt.
4. Brush the olive oil mixture over both sides of the cauliflower steaks and pieces.
5. Bake at 475 for about 10 minutes or until the edges just start to brown.
6. Flip the steaks and pieces over, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake for 5 more minutes.
7. Remove from oven, squeeze a little bit of lemon juice over the finished steaks.  Enjoy!

Macros:

(Amounts are approximate and may vary with ingredients)

Makes 4 servings

Total carbs: 24g Carbs per serving: 6g

Total fat: 65g Fat per serving: 16g

Total protein: 21.5g Protein per serving: 5g