Crispy Cabbage Steaks With Feta (Print Version)

Roasted cabbage steaks with feta cheese and balsamic glaze. Golden, crispy, and elegant in 40 minutes.

# 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 Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It makes cabbage taste like the star of the plate, not the forgotten vegetable in the crisper drawer.
  • The contrast between crispy caramelized edges and tender sweet center is completely addictive.
  • You get restaurant presentation with almost zero effort and just a handful of ingredients.
  • It works as a side dish or a light main, and somehow feels fancy and cozy at once.
02 -
  • Do not slice the cabbage too thin or it will fall apart during roasting, thick steaks hold their shape and develop better texture.
  • Flip gently with a wide spatula because the cabbage is delicate after the first roast, rushing this step can break your steaks.
  • Add the feta while the cabbage is piping hot so it gets creamy and melty, not cold and crumbly.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to cut clean slices through the core, a dull blade will crush the cabbage and make it harder to keep the layers intact.
  • Line your baking sheet well because the balsamic glaze can stick and burn, parchment paper saves cleanup time and protects your pan.
  • Make extra balsamic glaze on the side for drizzling at the table, people always want more.
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