Description
Oven Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks are a delicious and healthy vegan side dish featuring thick slices of cabbage generously brushed with a garlic-infused olive oil mixture, seasoned with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika, then roasted to achieve crispy edges and tender centers. Perfectly simple and flavorful, these cabbage steaks can complement grilled meats or stand alone as a hearty vegetarian main.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Prepare Cabbage: Remove any tough or damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Slice the cabbage into 3/4- to 1-inch thick rounds, keeping the core intact so the slices hold together as steaks.
- Arrange Cabbage: Place the cabbage steaks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform roasting.
- Make Garlic Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix well to combine flavors.
- Brush Steaks: Generously brush the garlic oil mixture over both sides of each cabbage steak, ensuring flavorful coverage.
- Roast Cabbage: Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. The edges should become crispy and the centers tender.
- Optional Broiling: For extra crispiness, broil the cabbage steaks for the last 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from oven, optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot as a savory side dish or hearty vegetarian main.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the cabbage steaks for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- These roasted cabbage steaks pair wonderfully with grilled meats or can be served as a filling vegan main dish.
- Keeping the core intact ensures the cabbage slices stay together during roasting.
- Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky depth but can be omitted if preferred.
