Description
Transform a humble head of cabbage into incredibly delicious, crispy, and tender roasted steaks. Bursting with savory spices, this easy-to-make dish is a perfect healthy side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage (approx. 1.5–2 lbs / 700-900g)
- 2–3 tablespoons / 30-45ml olive oil
- 1 teaspoon / 5g salt
- 1 teaspoon / 5g garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon / 5g paprika
- ¼ teaspoon / 1g red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Carefully slice the bottom stem off the cabbage head. Stand the cabbage upright and cut it in half through the core. Slice each half in half again, creating four sturdy, ¾ to 1-inch thick ‘steaks.’ Ensure the core remains intact on each slice.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the cabbage steaks on the sheet, allowing space around each one for even browning.
- Oil and Season First Side: Generously brush the top side of each cabbage steak with olive oil. Sprinkle half of the salt, garlic powder, and paprika evenly over the oiled surfaces.
- Flip and Repeat: Carefully flip each cabbage steak over. Brush the second side with the remaining olive oil and generously sprinkle with the rest of the salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to each steak, if desired.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking sheet into your preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Roast for about 25 minutes, or until the cabbage leaves are beautifully browned and tender-crisp on the edges.
Notes
- Even Slices: Aim for uniformly thick cabbage steaks (¾ to 1 inch) for consistent cooking.
- Don’t Crowd the Pan: Use two baking sheets if necessary to ensure sufficient space between steaks, promoting browning over steaming.
- High Heat is Key: Roasting at 400°F (200°C) is essential for caramelization and crisp texture.
- Season Generously: Cabbage can handle robust seasoning; don’t hesitate to be generous with the spices.
- Watch for Browning: Monitor the cabbage closely during the final minutes to achieve golden-brown edges without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage steak
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted cabbage, cabbage steaks, baked cabbage, healthy side dish, easy vegetable recipe, oven-roasted cabbage, vegetarian recipe, crisp cabbage, simple cabbage, garlic paprika cabbage
