Blistered Cabbage Steaks

Recipe Name: Blistered Cabbage Steaks

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20–25 minutes

Total Time: 30–35 minutes

Servings: 4 as a side, 2 as a light main

Ingredients:

1 medium head green or Savoy cabbage (900 g–1 kg)

4 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 lemon (for finishing)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

¼–½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 to 1½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Flaky sea salt, for serving

2–3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan, optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment. Trim outer leaves, then slice cabbage into 1.5–2 cm thick steaks. Arrange on pan.

In a bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Brush cabbage steaks on both sides with the seasoned oil, coating evenly and spacing them out on the pan.

Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are charred in spots and centers are tender. Move to top rack at the end for extra blistering if desired.

Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with parsley and flaky sea salt. Add grated Parmesan if using.

Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot with extra lemon wedges and optional sauces.

Nutrition (Calories)Approximately 140–170 calories per serving as a side (without cheese), depending on oil used. Best for a vegetable-forward side dish or light main. Naturally vegetarian and easily vegan; low-carb and gluten-free.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 140

Notes

Pro Tip:
Preheating the empty sheet pan helps the cabbage sear on contact, promoting deeper caramelization and better blistered texture on the undersides.