Description
Roasted cabbage steaks are a delicious and simple vegetable side dish featuring thick slices of cabbage seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then roasted until tender and caramelized. This recipe transforms ordinary cabbage into a flavorful and healthy option perfect for any meal.
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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Prepare the cabbage steaks: Remove any loose, dark outer leaves from the cabbage. Slice the cabbage into 1-inch thick slices from top to root, yielding about 6 to 8 steaks per cabbage.
- Make the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and smoked paprika. Stir well to create a flavorful oil mixture.
- Brush the cabbage: Arrange the cabbage steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each side generously with the seasoned olive oil mixture to coat evenly.
- Roast the cabbage: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes until the cabbage begins to brown lightly. Then carefully flip each steak with a large spatula and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until the centers are tender and caramelized.
- Finish and serve: Optionally, sprinkle fresh ground black pepper over the hot cabbage steaks. Serve immediately while warm. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to ensure clean, even cuts for the cabbage steaks to help them cook uniformly.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning mixture.
- For a vegan and vegetarian-friendly dish, this recipe contains no animal products.
- To reheat and preserve tenderness, avoid overheating the leftovers; a gentle warm in the oven or air fryer works best.
- Smoked paprika adds a wonderful depth of flavor, but you can substitute with regular paprika if needed.
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
