These Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks are one of the most popular recipes on my site for a reason! They are EASY, absolutely delicious, naturally Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Carb and are a versatile side dish that goes with just about anything!
Originally Posted: December 2nd, 2012 | Updated: August 22nd, 2018
I don’t remember where I originally saw roasted cabbage steaks, maybe on Pinterest, maybe in Everyday Food Magazine, either way I know it was Martha Stewart who first implanted this idea in my head and it is genius. So, thank you Martha!
If you love cabbage, you are going to freak out about how good this is. As far as vegan or keto cabbage recipes go, this one is by far a favorite.
Endlessly versatile and truly a side dish that goes with everything, my Roasted Cabbage Steaks are always a winner. In the Fall, I like to pair with Cube Steak recipe and quick green salad for an easy dinner.
Now, if you are on the fence about cabbage, you need to try this because this might be the recipe that converts you to a cabbage lover. Just ask anyone who has tasted the caramelized cabbage leaves and crispy edges!
This is a simple side dish worthy of a dinner party and couldn’t be easier to make.
Four ingredients, a couple of minutes to prepare and toss in the oven for an hour.
Adapted From: Martha Stewart Roasted Cabbage Wedges
What are Cabbage Steaks?
Cabbage steaks are the result of taking a large head of cabbage and cutting from root to top into thick slices otherwise known as “steaks”. You can then season and bake or grill the steaks for a delicious way to prepare cabbage! Baked cabbage steaks are keto, vegan, gluten-free, and best of all – they’re quick and simple to put together.
Do you have to use green cabbage for Cabbage Steaks?
Nope!! You can use red cabbage or any other round head of cabbage you can find.
How do you reheat baked Cabbage Steaks?
The best way to reheat cabbage steaks is to place in a hot cast iron or stainless frying pan for a few minutes per side (medium-low heat) to reheat through. You can microwave them but just know that any crispy edges will get soggy.
Are roasted Cabbage Steaks Vegan and Keto?
Yes! This recipe is vegan and keto-friendly. It’s easy to create your own baked cabbage steak recipes based off of this one that are vegan and keto, as well.
What other Cabbage recipes do you recommend?
You can really get creative with cabbage steak recipes by playing around with spices and flavors. For a main course featuring cabbage, try this Jewish Stuffed Cabbage, Sausage and Cabbage soup or Asian Cabbage Chicken Salad – so good!
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These Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks are one of the most popular recipes on my site for a reason! They are EASY, absolutely delicious, naturally Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Carb and are a versatile side dish that goes with just about anything!
- 2 pound head of organic green cabbage, cut into 1" thick slices
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- spray olive oil OR non-stick cooking spray
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Preheat oven to 400F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Pull outer leaf off cabbage (it's usually dirty and nasty looking), cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1" thick slices.
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Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic.
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Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices.
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Finally, sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes. Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until edges are brown and crispy. Serve hot and Enjoy!
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D.B says
Hey We are Vegan and are having this Dish tonight with Collard Greens and Black Beans and vegan Cornbread. Cant wait to give a reply. Thx The Southern Vegan” smiling”.
EverydayMaven says
Hope you love it!
James Wilson says
Love it. I will grill this more often. Thank you.
EverydayMaven says
Yay!!
Marc says
Excellent recipe. Thank you. The cabbage was so sweet and flavorful.
EverydayMaven says
Hey Marc! So glad you liked it 🙂
BB says
We’re trying to learn more about eating clean. Trying this tonight. Thanks for the idea of blackbeans and cornbread.
EverydayMaven says
Hope you loved it!
Ali W says
I’ve never roasted veggies before. This was so easy and so delicious!! Will be making it agsin soon! Ty for posting this!
EverydayMaven says
Awesome Ali! So glad and thanks for letting me know 🙂
Sylvie says
Made this tonight and turned out awesome will for sure make this again, had this with fried beets and a steak.. thanks for sharing your receipt ..
EverydayMaven says
So glad you liked it Sylvie!
Rita says
Hi,i just want to say that i like cabbage and i tried this roasted cabbage recipes 🙂 which i want to thank you about.am sooo addicted to cabbage now 🙂 it taste unbelievably sooo good 🙂
EverydayMaven says
So glad you love it Rita! Thanks for commenting 🙂
Jane says
Do these reheat well? I’m so excited to try this.
EverydayMaven says
Hi Jane,
I prefer them right out of the oven (because I like the crispy edges!) but I have had tens of readers tell me they love them reheated so I think its personal preference. 🙂
Jane says
Thanks. We had them today for supper. Awesome. Thanks for sharing. We have one steak left so we’ll see if we enjoy them reheated as much as some of your readers did. 🙂
Joanie says
I cooked them ahead of time and piped them in a 350 degree oven for 10 mins and they were just like freshly cooked. I served them to my friend’s husband who doesn’t like cabbage and he loved them in fact ate 2 1/2 steaks plus a shrimp salad. Making them tonight for family. Thanks for all the comments. I did try adding more garlic and stuffing the crevasses DELICIOUS!!!!
EverydayMaven says
That is so great Joanie!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂
Marlene says
What is the point of using an organic cabbage, but then using oils from a can? Doesn’t that cancel out the organic? Spray oils use chemical propellants, which are far from organic, and very unhealthy for you. Maybe just use a brush, and brush the pan, and the cabbage, with regular EVOO from a bottle.
EverydayMaven says
Marlene, you should use what you are comfortable with in your kitchen. There are many brands of organic spray oils (like Spectrum) that do not contain chemical propellants and some people love that product. Hope you love the recipe!
Nicole says
Maybe she just wanted to try it…stop nit picking on people. Its so annoying. Anyway thanks for sharing. Trying this tonight and I’m so excited!
Marlene says
I was just voicing my opinion, and I wasn’t trying to hurl insults, but thanks. I just wanted to say that chemical spray oils cancel out organic cabbage. At the time, I was not aware that there were oils in a can, that do not use chemical propellants. I live in a small area, where we don’t have access to a large number of things like that.
Some people are also not aware of the fact that spray oils use chemical propellants.
In any case, I did try this recipe, with just regular evoo, and it was great, so thanks for the recipe everydaymaven! 😀 I loved it! 😀
EverydayMaven says
Hi Marlene, No worries. Glad you liked the recipe!
EverydayMaven says
Hope you liked it Nicole!
debra says
am going to try this on the grill now that we are getting nicer weather
Kim Kenny says
We have used this recipe several times now (in fact, cabbage is in the oven right now!) & it’s the best that we’ve tried! Thanks for sharing!
EverydayMaven says
So glad to hear it Kim – thanks for taking the time to let me know!
EverydayMaven says
So glad to hear it Kim – thanks for taking the time to let me know!