Cabbage Steaks With Jalapeño Chimichurri (Printable)

Golden roasted cabbage steaks topped with vibrant, spicy jalapeño chimichurri. Bold plant-based flavor in 55 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cabbage Steaks

01 - 1 large green cabbage
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Jalapeño Chimichurri

05 - 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
06 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
07 - 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove tough outer leaves from cabbage. Cut into 1-inch thick rounds to form steaks, yielding approximately 4 steaks.
03 - Arrange cabbage steaks on prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
04 - Roast cabbage steaks for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are crispy and golden brown.
05 - In a small bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Transfer roasted cabbage steaks to serving plates. Spoon generous amounts of jalapeño chimichurri over each steak.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble cabbage into something you actually crave, with crispy caramelized edges that taste almost meaty.
  • The jalapeño chimichurri is so good youll want to spoon it over everything in your fridge for days.
02 -
  • The core holds the steaks together, so dont cut it out or your cabbage will fall apart into loose leaves.
  • Letting the chimichurri sit for ten minutes mellows the raw garlic and lets the vinegar soften the herbs, skipping this step makes it taste harsh.
03 -
  • Flip the cabbage steaks gently with a wide spatula so they dont break apart, theyre sturdy but not indestructible.
  • Double the chimichurri recipe and keep extra in the fridge, youll thank yourself when you need a quick flavor boost for grain bowls or roasted vegetables.
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