Brown Sugar–Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Thick slices of cauliflower are coated with olive oil, brown sugar, and seasoned salt, bringing together caramelized sweetness and a well-seasoned flavor. This vegetarian grilling option makes an easy side dish for summer cookouts or a satisfying addition to a meat-free meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar–Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Sprinkle both sides of the cauliflower slices with olive oil, brown sugar, and seasoned salt.
- 3
Cook cauliflower on the preheated grill until char marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a grill-safe pan with a lid, cover, and continue cooking on the grill until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 85.01 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 3.25 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 10.97 g 4%
- Total Fat 4.24 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.56 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 405.54 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 240.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 1.62 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 78.0 mg Good Source 87%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cauliflower, Olive Oil, and Seasoned Salt. Each serving provides about 85.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar–Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cauliflower, Olive Oil, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar–Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 85.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar–Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar–Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks healthy?
- Brown Sugar–Salt Grilled Cauliflower Steaks has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 85.01 calories and 3.25 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 405.54 mg (18% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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