Description
Oven Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks offer a flavorful and healthy way to enjoy cabbage, featuring a blend of aromatic spices and olive oil, roasted to crispy perfection. This recipe is perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main, providing a delicious and easy vegetable preparation with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large green or red cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter for a richer flavor)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cabbage steaks from sticking during roasting.
- Prepare Cabbage Steaks: Remove any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage. Slice the cabbage into ¾-inch thick rounds, making sure to keep the core intact so the cabbage steaks hold together nicely while roasting.
- Make Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a flavorful oil-based brushable mixture.
- Season the Steaks: Generously brush the seasoning mixture onto both sides of each cabbage steak, ensuring every piece is well coated to maximize flavor.
- Roast the Cabbage: Arrange the seasoned cabbage steaks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet with some space between each steak. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning. The steaks should develop golden brown, slightly crispy edges when done.
- Serve with Toppings: Remove the cabbage steaks from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with optional toppings like grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or fresh parsley before serving immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Keeping the core intact is important to hold the cabbage steaks together during cooking.
- You can substitute olive oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Adjust salt quantity to taste based on dietary preferences.
- Optional toppings add extra flavor but the recipe is delicious even without them.
- Flip the cabbage steaks halfway during roasting for even crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
