Description
Mouthwatering baked cabbage steaks elevate simple ingredients into a culinary delight. Mediterranean herbs and olive oil create a crispy, flavorful side dish that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 head cabbage
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cabbage into thick, uniform 1-inch rounds, ensuring each piece remains intact and retains its structural integrity.
- Position cabbage steaks carefully on a rimmed baking sheet, allowing slight spacing between each piece for even roasting.
- Create a zesty seasoning blend by whisking together olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Generously coat both surfaces of each cabbage steak with the prepared herbal oil mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer baking sheet to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and roast for approximately 25 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking process.
- Monitor cabbage steaks as they transform, watching for golden-brown edges and tender center, indicating perfect caramelization and doneness.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing residual heat to continue softening the vegetable and melding flavors.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by brushing cabbage with extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for a more complex taste profile.
- Customize seasoning by swapping paprika with smoked paprika or adding red pepper flakes for heat-loving palates.
- Ensure even cooking by using a rimmed baking sheet and flipping cabbage steaks halfway through baking to achieve uniform golden edges.
- Create gluten-free and vegan-friendly option by using high-quality olive oil and checking that all spices are pure and uncontaminated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg