Description
Oven roasted garlic cabbage steaks make an unexpectedly delicious side that will turn your vegetable skeptics into believers. Crispy edges, tender center, and a garlic punch create a simple yet remarkable dish that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Smoked paprika
- Chili flakes
- Grated Parmesan
- Nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Trim the green cabbage’s outer leaves and base, maintaining the core. Slice the cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Heat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Arrange the cabbage rounds on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Carefully brush both sides of each cabbage steak with the garlic oil mixture, coating evenly to maximize flavor absorption.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated 400F oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning the cabbage steaks once at the 15-minute mark.
- Check for golden-brown edges and a tender center, which indicates the cabbage is perfectly roasted.
- Transfer the cabbage steaks to a serving plate and sprinkle with optional toppings like smoked paprika, chili flakes, or grated Parmesan.
Notes
- Choose a firm, fresh cabbage with tight, crisp leaves for the best texture and flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to make clean, even slices that help the cabbage cook uniformly.
- Brush the garlic oil generously to ensure each slice is well-coated and develops rich, caramelized edges.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the Parmesan and try nutritional yeast or toasted nuts as a topping for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg