These 3-ingredient cabbage steaks are a perfect side dish for any meal. They’re quick and easy, and don’t require any special ingredients to make them delicious!
Some of my favorite recipes aren’t really recipes. They’re just a few ingredients that I normally have on hand, thrown together in a dough, pot, whatever. While I usually have a ‘base’ for these ‘recipes,’ they’re easily modified to become something a little new.
Recipes like fat bombs, sauerkraut, and hot chocolate can all be tweaked with just a couple add-ins to give the final product a delicious twist.
Easy Cabbage steaks.
And then there’s these easy cabbage steaks, too. There’s really only three ingredients you need: an oil, some salt, and of course cabbage. But you can sprinkle them with pepper or paprika to give them a little spice, some parsley or other herbs for a herby version, or even sprinkle them with parmesan or cheddar for a cheesy treat!
I usually just leave them plain, ’cause that’s the way I am. My family loves the cheesy version, though.
If you’re like, “Naaaa, I’ll pass, cabbage is kinda boring,” you’re wrong, my friend. Not only are these cabbage steaks easy and delicious, they’re good for you, too!
Cabbage has been shown to prevention of type 2 diabetes and cancer, and has over 30 different flavonoids and phenols, which contribute to its antioxidant capacities. It’s also rich in vitamins K and C, fiber, folate, and manganese, and a couple of the B vitamins (B1, B5, and B6).
More delicious cabbage recipes.
If you’re looking for more cabbage-y goodness, check out these recipes:
- easy 2-ingredient homemade sauerkraut
- spicy curdito coleslaw
- vegetarian Russian cabbage soup
- quick & simple coleslaw
- garlic & parmesan colcannon
- easy coleslaw for a crowd
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3-Ingredient Cabbage Steaks
Free from grain, gluten, eggs, dairy, and sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cabbage
- sea salt
- oil/fat (I’ve used coconut oil, avocado oil, or butter)
Optional:
- garlic powder
- pepper
- paprika
- grated cheese (parmesan or cheddar work the best)
- parsley, oregano, rosemary, or other herbs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 and grease a cookie sheet.
Wash cabbage and slice into 1/2-inch thick steaks (you can go thinner, if you like. Or if you’re really good at slicing cabbage.) Try to make all the steaks the same thickness, so they cook evenly.
Place cabbage steaks on the prepared pan. Brush with oil/fat and sprinkle with salt and whatever else you’d like.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on how thick you sliced your cabbage steaks.
I really like your suggestion of adding paprika, yummy! Sounds so good. These are a staple in our house. Everyone loves them, and they’re easy for me to make! Thanks!
It’s always nice when something so tasty is so easy to make! :)
These look amazing! What do you serve them with to make a complete meal? I’m sure there are like a hundred options 😂, but I’m not very clever/creative in that way so I’d love some ideas?
(LOL, going to make them for myself anyway and just eat them on their own while my fam are away for the holidays (yay, holiday for ME too! But in “normal” life, i have some pretty big appetites to satisfy! I’m pretty sure they’ll like these as a side, but if I dont produce a “main” (meaning something protein-based that tastes good to replace the meat they think they need 🙄), they’ll be all “the starter was.nice but where’s the actual meal?” etc, etc…. and another excuse to resist my vegan lifestyle…
You can add all sorts of sauces to make them more of a main dish. Chimichurri is a good one! They’re also good as a side for veggie stews or beans and rice, etc.
I love cabbage steaks. So easy to make and super delicious!
Yes! One of my favorite ways to enjoy cabbage. :)
I’m a big cabbage fan!! Definitely going to make this during the winter months!
Me too, Joni! It’s so versatile. :)
I’ve heard of cabbage steaks, but I’ve never actually tried it before! It seems so easy and simple, and super flavorful.
They’re super simple, Jean! I’m sure you’ll love them.
I love cabbage but have never made cabbage steaks- yum!
Do it… they’re so easy and tasty!
We could definitely eat this all day long – my girls love roasted cabbage! I love this presentation – so easy and simple!
Thank you, Renee!
Can you grill the cabbage steaks? About how long?
You could probably grill them, I haven’t done it though, so I can’t say how long they’d need. :)