Crispy Cabbage Steaks With Feta (Printable)

Golden roasted cabbage steaks topped with creamy feta and tangy balsamic glaze. Elegant Mediterranean side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large green cabbage
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Cheese

05 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

→ Garnish & Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove tough outer leaves from cabbage. Slice cabbage into 4 thick steaks, approximately 1 inch each.
03 - Place cabbage steaks in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush both sides of each cabbage steak with olive oil. Season evenly with salt and pepper.
05 - Roast for 20 minutes, carefully flip steaks, then continue roasting for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy at edges.
06 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle crumbled feta over hot cabbage steaks.
07 - Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms humble cabbage into something you would proudly serve at a dinner party.
  • The edges get deliciously caramelized and crispy while the center stays tender.
  • Its ready in under an hour and uses ingredients you probably already have.
  • The salty feta and tangy balsamic make every bite feel balanced and exciting.
02 -
  • Do not slice the cabbage too thin or it will wilt and lose its steak-like structure.
  • Flip the steaks gently because they can fall apart if handled roughly halfway through roasting.
  • Add the feta immediately after removing from the oven so it softens slightly without melting completely.
  • If your balsamic glaze is too thick, warm it for a few seconds to make drizzling easier.
03 -
  • If any steaks start to fall apart during slicing, roast them anyway and call them rustic cabbage wedges.
  • Use a pastry brush to coat every layer with olive oil for maximum crispiness.
  • Let the cabbage cool for a minute before serving so the feta sets slightly and does not slide off.
  • Leftover cabbage steaks reheat surprisingly well in a hot oven for about 5 minutes.
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