Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks come together in just 35 minutes with 4 simple ingredients for an easy and delicious side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals.
This is the cabbage recipe for non-cabbage lovers! Even my somewhat picky kids love to eat cabbage prepared this way. You can forget everything you know about flavorless soggy boiled cabbage because this is an entirely different experience. When roasted, the edges of the cabbage get brown and crisp with a flavor reminiscient of a potato chip. My husband and I literally fight over those crisp outer edges. The inside of each cabbage steak stays tender and has a naturally sweet flavor that develops from roasting.
Since this baked cabbage is low-carb, keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free it's an idea side dish for a variety of diets and the simple flavor profile enables it to pair well any entree of your choosing.
I like to serve roasted cabbage steaks with Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Mini Potatoes for a balanced meal. These cabbage steaks are great when eaten as is, but sometimes I'll drizzle a little Dijon Vinaigrette over top for an extra boost of flavor.
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Ingredients
Here's what you need to make Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks:
- head green cabbage
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- ground black pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to to make Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks:
Core the cabbage, then slice it into thick slices. (Follow these steps for coring a cabbage.)
Arrange the cabbage slices on a prepared baking sheet. Brush each slice of cabbage with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake the sliced cabbage at 450 for 25-30 minutes, until the edges start to turn brown.
Serve the cabbage immediately.
Hint: Use a silicone brush to easily spread the oil onto the cabbage slices.
Substitutions
Want to substitute an ingredient in Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks? Here's how:
- Cabbage - use red cabbage in place of green cabbage for red cabbage steaks.
- Olive oil - use an equal amount of a different neutral oil such as avocado or canola oil in place of the olive oil.
Variations
Try one of these variations on Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks:
- Spicy - sprinkle ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes over the cabbage slices before cooking.
- Garlic - sprinkle 4 cloves of minced garlic or ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder to the cabbage before cooking for garlic roasted cabbage.
- Herbs - sprinkle the cabbage with ½ teaspoon of caraway seeds, dried thyme, dried oregano or dried marjoram prior to cooking.
- Brussels sprouts - follow this same method with 2 lbs of halved and trimmed brussels sprouts in place of the cabbage.
Equipment
This equipment comes in handy when making Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks:
Storage
Store leftover cooked Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks in an airtight dish in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Top tip
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
FAQ
Cabbage steaks have delicious flavor and perfect texture when roasted, it's an entirely different experience than soggy boiled cabbage. Additionally, roasting cabbage preserves more of the nutrients than boiling so you can benefit from the fiber, folate and vitamins K, C and B-6 that cabbage contains.
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Pairing
Serve these Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks with one of these main dishes:
Recipe
Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prheat the oven to 450.
- Core the cabbage, then slice it into thick slices. (Follow these steps for coring a cabbage.)
- Arrange the cabbage slices on a prepared baking sheet. Brush each slice of cabbage with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the sliced cabbage at 450 for 25-30 minutes, until the edges start to turn brown.
- Serve the cabbage immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Shannon
This is THE recipe for people who don’t think they like cabbage!