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Roasted Cabbage Steaks Roasted cabbage steaks with golden brown centers and crispy caramelized edges on a parchment-lined baking tray”

Oven-Roasted Cabbage Steaks

These oven-roasted cabbage steaks are savory, lightly spiced, and crisp around the edges, turning a simple vegetable into a cozy and satisfying dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Oven Temperature 6 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 3 small cabbage heads outer leaves removed, cores intact for structure
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil good-quality, divided for brushing both sides
  • ¾ teaspoon salt fine-grain, adjusted slightly upward for more servings
  • teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked, for warmth and color
  • tablespoon garlic powder evenly coating seasoning blend

Equipment

  • 1 Chef’s knife sharp knife for slicing through cabbage cleanly without crushing the leaves
  • 1 Cutting board sturdy surface that keeps the cabbage stable while cutting
  • 1 Baking sheet rimmed baking sheet for even roasting and proper air circulation
  • 1 Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier while promoting crisp edges
  • 1 Pastry Brush helps distribute olive oil evenly over the cabbage steaks
  • 1 Measuring spoons used to measure seasonings accurately, especially helpful for first-time cooking

Method
 

  1. Trim away the stem ends from each cabbage, then slice each head in half and again into thick slabs about ¾ to 1 inch wide. prep
  2. Arrange the cabbage slabs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart so heat can circulate evenly. assemble
  3. Brush the exposed surfaces generously with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, garlic powder, and paprika. mix
  4. Turn each cabbage steak over and repeat the oiling and seasoning on the second side, adding optional heat if desired. mix
  5. Roast in a fully preheated 400°F oven until the leaves are deeply golden, edges crisp, and centers tender, about 25 minutes. bake

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 134mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 3mg

Notes

There’s something deeply comforting about watching cabbage turn golden and crisp in the oven. Simple ingredients and gentle seasoning let its natural sweetness shine.

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