These roasted cabbage steaks are meltingly tender in the middle with crisp, browned edges. They’re an easy, delicious side dish or vegetarian main!
This cabbage steaks recipe will be a game changer for anyone who’s used to eating cabbage raw. Don’t get me wrong—I love raw cabbage’s refreshing crunch. But when you roast cabbage, it takes on a totally different texture and richer flavor.
These cabbage steaks are meltingly tender in the middle, with a ruffly ring of crisp, browned leaves around the edges. A simple garlic oil infuses them with savory flavor, while the hot oven brings out their natural sweetness.
These roasted cabbage steaks are an easy, healthy side dish (the oven takes care of most of the work!), but with the right fixings, they make a great vegetarian main dish too.
So cauliflower steaks, move over! There’s a new vegetable steak in town, and I love it. I hope you do too!
What You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make this cabbage steaks recipe:
- A head of cabbage, of course! I love to make baked cabbage steaks out of green cabbage because of how tender it gets in the middle. That said, if red cabbage is what you have on hand, it totally works here too.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – It helps the cabbage brown and soften in the oven.
- Garlic powder – It infuses the cabbage with savory flavor.
- Lemon wedges – Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the roasted cabbage steaks before serving. It gives them a delicious bright finish!
- And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Cut Cabbage for Cabbage Steaks
The first step in this recipe is cutting the cabbage into steaks. Here’s how to do it:
- Remove any loose outer leaves from the cabbage.
- Use a sharp knife to trim the bottom of the core to create a flat base.
- Place the cabbage upright on a cutting board.
- Slice the cabbage vertically into 1-inch-thick slices.
The slabs from the center of the cabbage will be the largest and most sturdy, but smaller steaks from the edges of the cabbage will roast up nicely too. Just be sure to handle them carefully so that they don’t fall apart!
How to Make Cabbage Steaks
Once you cut the cabbage, this cabbage steak recipe comes together simply:
Start by prepping the garlic oil. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
Next, season the cabbage slices. Place them on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the steaks with the garlic oil. Then, carefully flip them and brush the other side.
Roast the cabbage steaks in a 425°F oven until they’re tender in the middle and well-browned around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cooking time to help the steaks bake evenly.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing!
What to Serve with Cabbage Steaks
These roasted cabbage steaks are an easy, delicious side dish. Serve them with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or dress them up more with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and/or chopped toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans. They’d also be tasty with a sauce like tahini sauce or romesco sauce.
If you’d like to make this recipe a main dish, try the serving suggestion in the photo above! Top the cabbage steaks with the following:
It’s a flavorful vegetarian entree! Easily make it vegan by skipping the feta, or make it gluten-free by using quinoa instead of bulgur.
Storage
I like this recipe best on the day that it’s made, but leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in a 350°F oven, or quickly warm them in the microwave.
More Favorite Cabbage Recipes
If you love this recipe, try one of these tasty cabbage dishes next:
