Oven Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks Recipe
Oven Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks are a simple and flavorful vegetable side dish featuring thick slices of cabbage brushed with a garlicky spice blend and roasted until tender and slightly caramelized. This recipe provides a healthy, low-calorie way to enjoy cabbage with a smoky and savory twist, perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large green or red cabbage
Seasoning Mix
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter for a richer flavor)
- 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: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cabbage steaks from sticking during roasting.
- Prepare Cabbage: Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Using a sharp knife, slice the cabbage into ¾-inch thick rounds or ‘steaks.’ Make sure to keep the core intact to hold the steaks together during cooking.
- Make Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to form a flavorful oil-based seasoning.
- Coat Cabbage Steaks: Brush the seasoning mixture generously onto both sides of each cabbage steak, ensuring every inch is covered to maximize flavor infusion.
- Arrange and Roast: Place the cabbage steaks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with space between each steak. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through the cooking time to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
Notes
- Keeping the core intact is essential for the cabbage steaks to hold together while roasting.
- Optional toppings such as grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or fresh parsley can be added after roasting for extra flavor and texture.
- For a richer flavor, substitute olive oil with melted butter.
- Adjust salt and seasoning quantities to your taste preference.
- If you prefer softer steaks, roast a few minutes longer, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
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