Oven roasted cabbage steaks have crispy edges and golden brown centers. Sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts for a delightfully savory finish.
This an easy recipe that uses up a whole head of cabbage in a fresh, delicious, new way. And tons of topping options are in the recipe card below so your cabbage steak tastes just the way you like it.
A great side dish to pair with family dinners like corned beef, chicken, pork roast, steak, and fish. A delicious way to turn a humble green vegetable into something sublime...
Cabbage Steak Recipe
Next time you are at the grocery store, don't pass by the cabbage heads. Pick one up! And make my new favorite cabbage recipe. With these simple ingredients and in just a couple of minutes you have a perfect side dish with great flavor.
We are using a roasting cooking method in order to get the right texture, and crunch in your recipe at home. If you were to bake these at a lower oven temperature, the cabbage bakes with steam, gets too tender, and will not get golden crisp.
- 1 whole green cabbage (red or savoy, big or small cabbage works too!)
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (not hot paprika)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lemon
How To Roast Crispy Cabbage Steaks
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet pan (a well used dark pan is best!) with nonstick coconut oil spray. It is best to not use any aluminum foil or parchment paper. The thick cabbage slices need direct contact with the pan surface to crisp up golden brown!
- Next, remove any wilted, brown, or loose outer leaves from a whole head of cabbage. Leave the stem in place to hold the slices of cabbage together.On a cutting board, use a large sharp chef's knife and cut down the center of the cabbage into two halves, keeping the root end intact as much as possible.Then slice each half into thirds, for six 1" thick rounds.
- Lay each of the six pieces onto the prepared baking sheet pan in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to combine.
- Using a small basting utensil, brush a generous amount of olive oil mixture evenly onto each of the thick cabbage slices. Use all the mixture and get a bit of olive oil on the surface and in the crevices of all the flat discs of cabbage.
- Roast at 425 f oven temperature for 25-30 minutes. The edges will turn brown and golden crispy and some will darken a bit.
- Place steaks on a warm platter, and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts. Serve with lemon wedges, that squeeze of lemon juice is amazing! Serve warm.
You'll Love Roasted Cabbage Recipe!
Raw cabbage has a unique bitter taste, but when cooked gains a sweetness and is easily accented with the flavor of other ingredients, think of the humble cabbage as a plain canvas to create your own little masterpiece.
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In addition, cabbage is a low-carb, keto, and gluten, and is vitamin C–rich!
- a great way to eat more cruciferous vegetables
- low calorie and a filling meal idea
- an easy side made quickly, a simple recipe for weeknights
- use up remaining cabbage in the fridge with this recipe
- the paprika chili powder adds great golden color
- roasting brings out the natural sweetness
- toss leftover cabbage steaks into cabbage soup
- make unstuffed cabbage rolls with leftovers, and easy casserole made with ground beef, cabbage, garlic, and tomatoes
- create a new favorite recipe with toppings you love
- perfect for a low carb keto diet
- this recipe works with red cabbage too!
- will hold even at room temperature, and reheats fast
More Cabbage Steak Seasoning Ideas
There are so many creative ways to dress up this roasted cabbage recipe. Think of these as a blank canvas, and with some basic ingredients you can create a flavor profile everyone will rave over.
The best part of your dinner might just be that these taste just the way each person loves it...
- Cheeses: sprinkle blue cheese, gorgonzola cheese, or pecorino romano
- Nuts: toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds
- Herbs: sprinkle fresh herbs like fresh parsley, thyme, or basil
- Seasonings: use your particular savory blend seasoning or Finishing Salt, try my recipe! Or dust with finishing flakes of Maldon sea salt and fresh ground pepper
- Garlicky: add onion powder, garlic powder, and roasted garlic gloves into the olive oil mixture
- Bacon: for a delicious alternative, sprinkle crumbled crispy bacon or pancetta
- Balsamic: drizzle some syrupy aged balsamic vinegar on top
- Spicy: spice things up with a few red pepper flakes or a chili seasoning
- Flavored Oils: drizzle a few tablespoons of oil like walnut, Meyer lemon olive oil, or truffle oil for great flavor
- Crunch: toast some breadcrumbs or Panko with carraway seeds sprinkled on top
Cabbage FAQ
For the best cabbage, look for a tight, firm, brightly colored head that feels heavy for its size. Select a large or small one for your recipe.
The leaves should be crisp and not wilted. Napa cabbage should have tightly packed leaves, and not have dry ends or discoloration.
Cabbages are cruciferous vegetables and are closely related to cauliflower, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
Green Cabbage is the most common variety you will find in grocery stores. One of the most versatile vegetables to use in salads, coleslaw, stir-frys, braising, or sauteing recipes.
Savoy Cabbage has beautiful curly ruffled lacy ridged leaves. The leaves are less tightly packed, and it is a bit more tender than green or red. It is delicious thinly sliced in salads, quickly stir-fried, or braised in butter.
Red Cabbage is a magenta dark purple color and tends to be a bit smaller than green cabbages. Pick tightly packed firm heads that feel heavy for their size. Slice thin for salads, braising, and stir-frys. A great recipe to use it for is pickled to top on fish tacos.
Napa Cabbage is also called Chinese or celery cabbage. It is not round like the green ones but has long light green leaves like romaine lettuce. Delicious raw, steamed, or lightly sauteed. The choice for making kimchi.
What To Eat With Roasted Cabbage Steaks?
These steaks go with any main dish and one of the best things to get on the dinner table fast!
- use as a main course and pair with Sauteed Asparagus topped with Gremolata for a great vegan dinner recipe
- serve with cauliflower steaks and a green wedge salad
- this will become a new favorite side dish with pork chops and mashed potatoes
- pair with classic Corned Beef Brisket, Horseradish Cream Sauce, glazed carrots, and rosemary potatoes.
- sear grilled cabbage steaks in a large skillet on the stovetop over high temperature on a cast iron grill grate pan
- slice thin, and pack into an egg roll recipe, dip in soy sauce!
More Cabbage Recipes
Take a look at these other easy cabbage recipes, that are so popular! Classic Cole Slaw (no mayo), homemade Hot Dog Relish, and a delicious Mango Jicama Slaw that is clean, light, and healthy.
More Dinner Side Dishes
Make perfectly Roasted Vegetables with these cooking tips and techniques. Plus get roasting times and ideas to use seasonal veggies like sweet potato, butternut squash, rainbow carrots, and Brussels sprouts.
Vegetable side dishes work for dinner any day of the week or make a hearty side dish for the holidays like Thanksgiving or Easter. Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables can be prepped ahead, and then roasted the day of your party.
Potatoes are always a favorite hearty side dish, whip up some creamy Mashed Potatoes and get all my reheating tips for the holidays! Or make a sheet pan of crispy golden Smashed Potatoes, and melt Herb Butter on top.
Green vegetables don't have to be boring, Sauteed Asparagus cooks perfectly every time and is full of fresh flavor when topped with Gremolata. This low-carb keto dinner recipe is an easy side dish for family dinner or company. Is there anything better than oven Roasted Potatoes? The golden crisp sides and pillowy soft, fork-tender centers are so good.
Frozen Dinner Rolls (aka Bread Rolls) are beautiful and easy to make. Brush store-bought frozen rolls with melted butter, and add toppings you love. Try different grated cheeses, seasonings, and fresh herbs. Then bake to a golden brown.
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Cabbage Steaks Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 whole green cabbage
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (not hot spicy paprika)
- 1 teaspoon sea kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet pan (a well used dark pan is best!) with nonstick coconut oil spray. It is best to not use any aluminum foil or parchment paper. The thick cabbage slices need direct contact with the pan surface to crisp up golden brown!
- Next, remove any wilted, brown, or loose outer leaves from a whole head of cabbage. Leave the stem in place to hold the slices of cabbage together.On a cutting board, use a large sharp chef's knife and cut down the center of the cabbage into two halves, keeping the root end intact as much as possible. Then slice each half into thirds, for six 1" thick rounds.
- Lay each of the six pieces onto the prepared baking sheet pan in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to combine.
- Using a small basting utensil, brush a generous amount of olive oil mixture evenly onto each of the thick cabbage slices. Use all the mixture and get a bit of olive oil on the surface and in the crevices of all the flat discs of cabbage.
- Roast at 425 f oven temperature for 25-30 minutes. The edges will turn brown and golden crispy and some will darken a bit.
- Place steaks on a warm platter, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts. Serve with lemon wedges, that squeeze of lemon juice is amazing! Serve warm.
Notes
You'll Love Roasted Cabbage Recipe!
- a great way to eat more cruciferous vegetables
- low calorie and a filling meal idea
- an easy side made quickly, a simple recipe for weeknights
- use up remaining cabbage in the fridge with this recipe
- the paprika chili powder adds great golden color
- roasting brings out the natural sweetness
- create a new favorite cabbage recipe with toppings
- perfect for a low carb keto diet
- this recipe works with red cabbage too!
- will hold even at room temperature, and reheats fast
More Cabbage Steak Seasoning Ideas
There are so many creative ways to dress up this roasted cabbage recipe. Think of these as a blank canvas, and with some basic ingredients you can create a flavor profile everyone will rave over. The best part of your dinner might just be cabbage steaks that taste just the way each person loves it...- sprinkle of blue cheese, gorgonzola cheese, or pecorino romano
- toasted walnuts, pecans or almonds
- sprinkle fresh herbs like fresh parsley, thyme, or basil
- use your particular savory blend of salt to finish
- add onion powder crushed garlic into the olive oil mixture
- for a delicious alternative, sprinkle crumbled crispy bacon or panchetta
- drizzle some syrupy aged balsamic vinegar on top
- spice things up with a little bit of red pepper flakes or chili seasoning
- pour a few tablespoons oil like walnut, meyer lemon, or truffle oil
- dust with finishing flakes of maldon sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Absolutely delicious, who knew cabbage could taste so good.