Description
These roasted cabbage steaks are a crispy, tender, and flavorful side dish made from thick slices of cabbage brushed with seasoned olive oil and baked until golden. Finished with Parmesan, lemon, nuts, and fresh herbs, they’re an easy, affordable, and customizable vegetable recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 small green cabbage, outer leaves removed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup raw pecan halves or walnut halves (optional)
- 1 small lemon, halved (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Cut off the bottom root end of the cabbage. Stand the cabbage upright and slice from top to bottom into 3/4- to 1-inch thick steaks. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush generously on both sides of the cabbage slices.
- Roast for 26–28 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until cabbage is tender in the center and crispy on the edges. Do not flip during roasting.
- While cabbage roasts, toast the pecans or walnuts on a small baking sheet in the oven for about 8 minutes, stirring once. Remove, cool slightly, and roughly chop.
- Remove cabbage from the oven. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, fresh herbs, and lemon juice if using. Top with chopped nuts and serve hot.
Notes
- Use red cabbage as an alternative for a colorful twist.
- Add smoked paprika or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Mix balsamic vinegar into the oil for a tangy version.
- Omit cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Grill cabbage instead of roasting for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage steak with toppings
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
