These roasted cabbage steaks are tender and packed with flavor with crisp brown edges! Vegan and low carb, this is the perfect healthy side dish ready in 35 minutes!
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💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Filled with a savory flavor and packed with nutrients!
- Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb side dish.
- Easy to make with only 5 minutes of prep time.
📋 Ingredients and notes
To make roasted cabbage steaks, you’ll need a large head of cabbage, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
Variations & Substitutions
- Cabbage. Use fresh green cabbage or red cabbage.
- Garlic cloves. Fresh garlic cloves are best to use as they provide an aromatic flavor when roasted. If not available, you can also use garlic powder or minced garlic from a jar.
- Lemon juice. Use fresh lemons or bottled lemon juice.
- Seasonings. Use paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Add chili flakes for spice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or other fresh herbs!
💡 How to Cut Cabbage for Cabbage Steaks
Start by removing any loose outer leaves from the cabbage. Then, use a sharp knife to trim the bottom of the core to create a flat base.
Once you have a stable base, place the cabbage upright on a cutting board. Finally, slice the cabbage vertically into 1-inch-thick slices.
📖 How to make roasted cabbage steaks
Step 1:
Set your oven temperature to 400°F.
Step 2:
Slice the cabbage into 1-inch steaks and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Step 3:
Add olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to a medium bowl and quickly mix with a fork.
Step 4:
With a brush, coat the slices with an olive oil mixture.
Step 5:
Bake cabbage steaks for 30 minutes or until the outer leaves are slightly browned. Sprinkle with fresh parsley on top before serving!
👩🏽🍳 Tips for the best roasted cabbage steaks
⭐ Let the olive oil mixture sit for a few minutes after combining the ingredients. This will allow the flavors to meld together and enhance the overall taste.
- Adjust cooking time as needed. While the recipe suggests baking for 30 minutes, keep an eye on the cabbage steaks, as oven temperatures can vary, and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Flip the cabbage steaks halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly on both sides and develop a golden-brown color all over.
👩🏽🍳 Troubleshooting FAQs
Both red and green cabbages can be used for roasted cabbage steaks, so the choice depends on your preference! Green cabbage has a mild and slightly sweet flavor, while red cabbage has a slightly peppery taste and firm texture.
You need to roast it at a high temperature (400°F) for a short period (20-30 minutes). Aim to roast the cabbage until it is tender and caramelized on the edges but still retains some crispness. Prolonged time in the oven can cause it to become bitter.
Yes, absolutely! The process would be the same for grilling. Just brush the cabbage steaks with the olive oil mixture, then grill them over medium-high heat until tender and lightly charred.
🍴 How to serve roasted cabbage steaks
Roasted cabbage steaks are delicious when served as a side dish for any meal! Serve it with pasta dishes, grilled mains, other vegetables, or your favorite dip. I love dipping it with basil aioli and basil cream sauce. Serve it for cookouts, dinner parties, or other gatherings, and everyone will love it.
🍴Storage and reheating suggestions
Roasted cabbage steaks are best served on the day they are made. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container. Place them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the oven or microwave until warmed through before serving
🍴 More delicious cabbage recipes
If you like this recipe, check out my other vegetarian cabbage recipes:
Easy Cabbage Curry
Ethiopian Cabbage
Vegan Cabbage Fritters (Pakoda)
Vegan Cabbage Soup (Easy, One Pot)
If you tried this recipe, don’t forget to comment and rate! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐While roasted cabbage steaks are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, you can prepare them partially ahead of time. To do this, you can slice the cabbage and season it in advance, and then roast it just before serving to ensure it stays crisp and flavorful.
Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage , cut into 1-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Set your oven temperature to 400°F.
- Slice the cabbage into 1-inch steak and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Add olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, paprika, sea salt and black pepper to a medium bowl and quickly mix with a fork.
- Coat the slices with olive oil mixture with a brush.
- Bake cabbage steaks for 30 minutes or until the outer leaves are slightly browned.
- Add fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Flavor Infusion: If you have some time, let the olive oil mixture sit for a few minutes after combining the ingredients to allow the flavors to meld together. This enhances the overall taste of the steaks.
- Monitoring Time: While the recipe suggests baking for 30 minutes, keep an eye on the cabbage steaks as oven temperatures can vary. Adjust the cooking time as needed to achieve the desired level of browning and tenderness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
