Roasted Cabbage Steaks Recipe (With Lemon Tahini Dressing) (2024)

With just a few ingredients, this Roasted Cabbage Steak recipe is the ultimate vegetarian dinner. Top it with my favorite easy and delicious lemon tahini sauce and you have a show-stopper of a dish! While I enjoy these steaks with classic spices, you can also mix it up by using lemon pepper, cajun, or steak seasoning.

I’m sure you’ve seen cauliflower steak on a menu or maybe even a whole roasted cauliflower! But what about cabbage steak?

When I was contemplating the idea of a vegetable steak, I knew cabbage would be another great option. It’s sort of steak-shaped, it can be roasted or grilled, and it can take on any flavor that it’s seasoned with.

Now during cabbage week, I had already perfected how to cut cabbage steaks so next was to figure out the seasoning. What I settled on is garlic, onion, salt, and the key ingredient – smoked paprika! This gives the cabbage that grilled taste in the oven!

Why you’ll love it

• It’s cheaper to use cabbage than steak. And beyond that, cabbage can last for weeks in your fridge making it even more economical!
• Roasted cabbage is SO much better than cabbage any other way. Cabbage is related to Brussels sprouts and it shares some of the same qualities, like being slightly sweet and delicious when roasted.
• Fast and easy because all you need to do is cut the cabbage, sprinkle with seasoning, and bake. You’ll probably have the cabbage ready to go before the oven is even preheated.

Ingredients for Cabbage Steaks

You might find a recipe easier than this – just kidding! This recipe is honestly the easiest and best-tasting vegetarian steak recipe you’ll ever try. And it all starts with the best ingredients that are all pulling their weight. Here’s what you’ll need:

• The “Steak”: Of course, you need cabbage to make cabbage steaks! I like to use standard cabbage because the round shape lends itself well to cutting steaks. You can use any type of cabbage that has a similar round shape, including purple cabbage.
• The Flavor: To roast the cabbage we need olive oil to get that delicious caramelization. And for spices, grab salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

How to make roasted cabbage steaks

Ok, to make this cabbage steak recipe you only need to be able to do two things: cut cabbage and drizzle on season. The oven does the rest! Here’s a brief overview of these steps but be sure to scroll to the full recipe card for the detailed steps.

1. Prep by cutting and seasoning the cabbage
2. Roast the cabbage
3. Drizzle the lemon tahini sauce over hot steaks

Storage

Any leftover cabbage steaks can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 1 week. To reheat it, heat in the oven for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees until crispy again.

Why this Recipe Works

I’m obsessed with these baked cabbage steaks and I hope I’ve passed the excitement on to you! But if you’re not quite head over heels yet, here’s what else you need to know about these cabbage steaks.

• Cutting cabbage steaks thick makes all the difference. Make sure they are at least 3/4″ thick to get the best texture and bite.
• Many variation options like drizzling with balsamic vinegar, using purple cabbage, or adding a salty cheese like parmesan or feta.
• They can be made in advance by slicing the cabbage and mixing the oil with the spices. Just store them both in separate air-tight containers for up to 2 days in the fridge.

FAVORITE SHEET PAN

This large nonstick sheet pan is one of my everyday favorites!

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what to eat with roasted cabbage

To make this roasted cabbage a full dinner, here are some more tasty recipes to pair with it.

• A salad like this Quinoa Kale Salad or this Cottage Cheese Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers.
• A warm bread like Vegan Garlic Bread or easy Naan Bread.
• More vegetables like Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables for a full baked vegetables medley.

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