Description
Thick roasted cabbage steaks brushed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard glaze, finished with a crunchy pecan breadcrumb topping. Crispy on the edges and tender in the center, this plant-based dish works beautifully as a holiday side or satisfying main over quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage (2 to 2½ pounds), sliced into 2-inch thick steaks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups dry quinoa
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse quinoa. Combine quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes and fluff.
- Arrange cabbage steaks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Brush both sides of cabbage steaks generously with the glaze.
- Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Mix breadcrumbs, pecans, olive oil, and parsley in a bowl.
- Remove cabbage from oven and sprinkle topping evenly over each steak.
- Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until topping is golden and crisp, watching carefully.
- Serve immediately over warm quinoa with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Cut cabbage into thick slices and keep the core intact to prevent falling apart.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Red cabbage may be substituted for a sweeter flavor and vibrant color.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper caramelization.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
