Description
Savory Garlic Butter Roasted Cabbage Steaks transform simple cabbage into a rich, buttery dish infused with garlic, offering a crispy exterior and tender inside. This healthy, flavorful recipe is easy to prepare, perfect for a satisfying side or main course that fits well into gluten-free and low-carb diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 firm head of green cabbage (for thick 1-inch slices)
Garlic Butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove any loose or damaged outer leaves from the cabbage head. Slice into thick 1-inch ‘steaks’ through the core so the pieces hold together when roasting.
- Make the garlic butter: Melt the unsalted butter gently in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Finely mince the garlic and stir it into the melted butter along with a pinch of salt and black pepper to blend the flavors.
- Season and oil cabbage steaks: Lightly brush both sides of each cabbage slice with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to enhance browning and flavor depth.
- Roast the cabbage: Arrange the cabbage steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even golden caramelization.
- Brush with garlic butter and finish roasting: During the last 5 minutes of roasting, generously brush the cabbage steaks with the prepared garlic butter to infuse rich savory flavor and promote browning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or your preferred herbs to add color and brightness before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm cabbage to ensure the steaks hold their shape and have a satisfying crunch.
- Flip the cabbage halfway through roasting for even caramelization without burning.
- Slice cabbage about 1 inch thick to prevent falling apart during cooking.
- Brush garlic butter only in the last few minutes to avoid burning garlic and bitterness.
- Let the roasted cabbage rest briefly to enhance flavor absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage steak
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cabbage steaks, roasted cabbage, garlic butter cabbage, healthy side dish, gluten-free, low-carb, vegetarian, easy recipe
