Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe for Vegan Baked Cabbage Steaks — crispy on the edges, tender in the center, and seasoned just right. It’s a delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly dish that works as a main, side, or even a base for bowls and plant-based toppings. 🥬✨
🥬 Vegan Baked Cabbage Steaks
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25–30 min
Naturally gluten-free, oil-free optional, low-calorie
Ingredients:
- 1 medium green cabbage, outer leaves removed, cut into ¾-inch thick rounds (“steaks”)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or use broth or aquafaba for oil-free)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or cumin for extra flavor
- Fresh lemon juice or chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the cabbage into ¾-inch thick steaks. Try to keep the core intact so the rounds hold together.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil (or liquid of choice) with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush or spoon the mixture generously onto both sides of each cabbage steak.
- Arrange steaks on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are browned and crispy and the center is tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon juice, parsley, or a drizzle of tahini or balsamic glaze if desired.
🌟 Optional Toppings:
- Drizzle of vegan yogurt sauce or hummus
- Sprinkle of nutritional yeast
- Top with chickpeas, grilled tofu, or lentils for a full meal
💡 Tips:
- Works well with red cabbage too, though it takes a few extra minutes to soften.
- Reheats well in the oven or air fryer.
- Perfect base for building a roasted veggie bowl or stuffing into wraps.
Would you like a spicy BBQ version, or a cheesy vegan baked variation?
