Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake:
30–35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings
4
🛒 Ingredients
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1 large green cabbage
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3 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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¾ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
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Lemon wedges (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Cabbage
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds (steaks) and place on lined baking sheet.
2️⃣ Season
Mix olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Brush generously over both sides of cabbage.
3️⃣ Roast
Bake 20 minutes, flip, brush again, and bake another 10–15 minutes until edges are golden and tender.
4️⃣ Add Cheese
Sprinkle cheese over steaks and bake 5 more minutes until melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Finish
Garnish with herbs and squeeze lemon over top before serving.
📝 Notes
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Keep core intact so steaks hold together.
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Parmesan gives stronger flavor; mozzarella melts creamier.
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Delicious served with grilled chicken, fish, or rice bowls.
💡 Tips
✔ For crispy edges, broil last 2 minutes
✔ Add olives or sun-dried tomatoes for Mediterranean twist
✔ Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor
✔ Great in wraps or grain bowls
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I air fry cabbage steaks?
Yes — air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
Yes — use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast.
Q: Can I store leftovers?
Yes — refrigerate up to 3 days and reheat in oven or air fryer.
Q: Can I use red cabbage?
Yes — flavor is slightly sweeter and works great.
🔢 WW Points (per steak — ¼ recipe)
Blue: 3 points
Green: 4 points
Purple: 2 points