Crispy Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Crispy roasted cabbage steaks have been a staple in my family from as early as I can remember. Growing up in Ukraine, cabbage was a popular vegetable to grow in the garden, partly because of how long and well it would last into the winter. As a result, my grandma used cabbage in a ton of recipes — anything from Ukrainian cabbage rolls, pickled cabbage, and cabbage soup. It was a super frequent that I would smell cabbage roasting in our “pechka”, or wood-burning oven.

Even after moving to America, cabbage still keeps its place as a staple at all of our family parties. My mom often switches up the recipe and debuts a combination of toppings that makes us all fall in love with these steaks all over again. My favorite is a simple version with cabbage, a few simple spices, and a bacon topping — you have to love the crispy, bacon flavor, am I right?

How to Make Roasted Cabbage Steaks

There’s really nothing difficult about making cabbage steaks — which is why they’re one of my favorite crispy side veggie dishes (I loove all things easy…. and all things with bacon bits!).

• Prep the steaks: Preheat the oven and cut the cabbage into steaks. Coat each side with oil.
• Season and bake: Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven, flipping them halfway through to crisp up each side.
• Fry the bacon: Pan fry (or bake) the bacon, then set aside.
• Garnish and serve: Once the cabbage and bacon are both done, sprinkle the bacon bits onto the cabbage and serve.

Cabbage Steak Tips & Tricks

I’ve noticed a lot of people actually don’t eat much cabbage. I’m not sure if it’s because of the taste, texture, or not knowing how to cook it, but my goal is to help you fall in love with cabbage with this recipe. Follow these tips and you’ll end up with oven roasted cabbage that is easy and has a great texture and flavor each time.

• Use prepped bacon: I often have cooked bacon stored in the fridge for a quick breakfast or as a topping for dinner. I alternate between air fryer bacon and oven-baked bacon — both are great to use as the bacon bits in this recipe.
• Experiment with the seasonings: Just like my mom brings a slightly different version of this cabbage to family dinners, you can do the same. Experiment with different spices (a lovely reader suggested a Mediterranean spice blend — yum!) and/or herbs!
• Cut the steaks evenly: To make sure each steak cooks evenly, cut them into the same thickness.
• Use your favorite oil: The oil gives a ton of flavor, so make sure you’re using your favorite tasting oil!
• Avoid overcrowding the pan: Make sure to have enough space between each steak on your baking sheet. This helps each steak crisp up on each side most evenly.

Storing & Reheating Roasted Cabbage Steaks

In case you’re not able to devour all the steaks in one sitting (you must have great portion-control!), here are my tips to best store and reheat them again soon.

• Refrigerator: Store leftover steaks in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Any longer and they begin to get overly soggy.
• Reheating: For a crispy reheat, warm the cabbage steaks in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes. If you must, use the microwave, but the steaks won’t be as crispy.

More Cabbage Recipes

• Braised Cabbage with Chicken – Packed with tons of sautéed veggies and cubed chicken
• Cabbage Roll Soup – A soupy-spin on a popular classic Slavic recipe
• Cabbage Rolls – My grandma’s best cabbage roll recipe
• Roasted Cabbage Wedge Salad – Tender cabbage wedges

Recipe

Crispy Roasted Cabbage Steaks

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Servings

6 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Crispy roasted cabbage steaks are one of my favorite 15-minute veggie side dishes. They're a spin on a wedge salad, using crisp cabbage, bacon, and a few spices.

Ingredients

• 1 small cabbage remove outer leaves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup bacon
• 1 tsp fresh parsley for garnish

US Units – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the cabbage into 1/2 inch steaks. Coat them evenly with oil on both sides and place them flat on a baking sheet.
  
• Season them generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 12 minutes, gently flip them over, and bake for 12 more minutes or until they are golden.
  
• While the cabbage is roasting, chop the bacon into small pieces. Fry the bacon bits until golden brown. Set aside.
  
• Once the cabbage is done roasting, sprinkle bacon bits over each steak and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve and enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Crispy Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Cholesterol 9mg3%

Sodium 502mg21%

Potassium 283mg8%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 148IU3%

Vitamin C 55mg67%

Calcium 61mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.