Baked cabbage steaks are a delicious and simple dish to prepare. Here’s a summary of the recipe:
Ingredients:
- ½ cabbage or collard greens
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of chopped garlic
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove any outer leaves that are wilted or damaged. Cut the cabbage into slices about 1 cm thick, resembling steaks.
- Arrange on a baking sheet: Place the cabbage slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not too crowded.
- Prepare the seasoning: In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, chopped garlic, black pepper, and salt to create a seasoning mixture.
- Season the cabbage: Use a spoon or brush to evenly spread the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the cabbage slices.
- Bake in the oven: Put the baking sheet with the seasoned cabbage into the preheated oven. If your oven has a fan function, turn it on. Bake the cabbage for about 20 minutes or until it becomes tender in the center and crispy around the edges.
- Adjust for oven without a fan: If your oven doesn’t have a fan, after the first 10 minutes of baking, briefly open the oven door to release excess steam. Then continue baking until the cabbage is done, ensuring it gets crispy without being soggy.
- Serve: Once the cabbage steaks are done baking, remove them from the oven. You can serve them as a side dish with your favorite main courses, such as chicken thighs or baked sea bass with potatoes.
- Optional: If you have an oil spray, you can use it instead of brushing the oil mixture onto the cabbage for a quicker and more even distribution.
Enjoy your delicious baked cabbage steaks!