Cabbage Steaks Recipe
Tender, smoky Cabbage Steaks are easy to make and full of flavor. Just 15 minutes of prep before roasting in the oven, they make a quick and healthy weeknight meal!
How to Make the Best Cabbage Steaks
These roasted cabbage steaks are a revelation for anyone looking to add more vegetables to their dinner rotation. The high-heat roasting transforms humble cabbage into something truly special—caramelized edges, smoky depth from the paprika, and a satisfying tender-crisp texture that makes this dish feel almost decadent despite being incredibly healthy.
What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. With just 15 minutes of hands-on prep time, you can have a stunning vegetable main course or side dish ready for the oven. The combination of smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of chili brings warmth and complexity, while the fresh lemon zest adds brightness that lifts all the flavors.
Serve these cabbage steaks as a vegetarian main course over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes, or alongside grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal. They’re impressive enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Cabbage Steaks
Tender, smoky Cabbage Steaks are easy to make and full of flavor. Just 15 minutes of prep before roasting in the oven, they make a quick and healthy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Cabbage Steaks
Instructions
Prepare and Roast
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut the stem end off the cabbage, about one inch from the bottom. Continuing in that direction, cut 1-inch slices. You should have 3 per cabbage. Save the ends and tops for another use—slaws, salads or stock.
- Place cabbage on a parchment-lined sheet pan (prettier side down). Brush liberally with olive oil, sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, and chili flakes. Carefully turn them over and repeat—olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic and chili flakes. Sprinkle with the lemon zest. Save the leftover oil for touch-up.
- Roast for 20 minutes on the middle rack (if adding parmesan, add it at minute 15). Check, and continue baking if needed, until the middle is fork tender.
Serve
- While the cabbage steaks are roasting, prepare your choice of side dish such as creamy polenta.
- Place your side in a wide shallow bowl, carefully top with a cabbage steak. If it looks dry, brush with a little more olive oil. Top with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Small cabbages work better than large ones for this recipe—they're more tender and cook more evenly.
- The cabbage steaks are done when the center is fork tender.
- Pairs wonderfully with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
