Description
These Oven-Roasted Cabbage Steaks transform a humble vegetable into a savory, caramelized side dish that steals the show. Roasting the cabbage at a high temperature brings out its natural sweetness while creating irresistible crispy edges that contrast perfectly with the tender center. With a simple seasoning blend of garlic and paprika, this healthy dish is naturally vegan, low-carb, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 small cabbage heads
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
Prep
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Cut the Cabbage
Trim the bottom stems off the cabbage heads, but be careful not to remove the core entirely. Cut each head in half through the core, then cut each half in half again. You should have 4 thick cabbage slices (steaks) per head, each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
Arrange
Place the cabbage steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure there is some space between each steak so they roast rather than steam.
Season First Side
Brush the top of the cabbage steaks with half of the olive oil. Generously sprinkle half of the salt, garlic powder, and paprika over the steaks.
Flip and Season
Carefully flip the cabbage steaks over. Repeat the process, brushing them with the remaining oil and sprinkling with the remaining seasonings. (If you want a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes now).
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. They are done when the leaves are browned, the edges are crispy, and the center is tender when pierced with a fork.
Serve
Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Keep the Core: When cutting the cabbage, try to keep a bit of the core intact for each “steak.” The core acts as an anchor to hold the leaves together so the slice doesn’t fall apart when you flip it.
Uniform Slicing: Try to cut your steaks into even widths. If some are very thin and others thick, the thin ones will burn before the thick ones are tender.
Don’t Overcrowd: Airflow is key for crispiness. If the steaks are touching on the pan, they will steam and become soft rather than developing those delicious caramelized, crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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