Description
This easy and delicious Cabbage Steaks recipe transforms a whole green cabbage into tender, caramelized vegetable steaks roasted with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Perfect as a flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium-large green cabbage
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Optional: fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare cabbage slices: Remove any loose or dark outer leaves from the cabbage. Slice the cabbage into 1 inch thick steaks from top to bottom, yielding about 6 to 8 steaks.
- Make seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and smoked paprika. Stir well to create a flavorful oil mixture.
- Brush cabbage steaks: Arrange the cabbage steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides of each steak generously with the seasoned olive oil mixture.
- Roast first side: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the cabbage steaks for 20 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
- Flip and continue roasting: Carefully flip each cabbage steak using a large spatula and roast for an additional 10 minutes until the steaks are tender in the center.
- Serve and season: Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper if desired and serve hot. Leftovers can be stored and reheated as needed.
Notes
- Use a large sharp knife to slice the cabbage evenly into steaks about 1 inch thick for best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more paprika or garlic if preferred for stronger flavors.
- Leftover cabbage steaks reheat well in the oven, microwave, or air fryer to retain crispness.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the oil mixture.
- This recipe makes a great vegetarian and gluten-free side dish for dinners or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 232 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
