Cheesy Cabbage Steaks (Pizza & Mediterranean Versions)
Cheesy Cabbage Steaks (Pizza & Mediterranean Versions)
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Steaks
- 1 green cabbage, medium head, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Pizza Topping
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni
For the Mediterranean Topping
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
For Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the coating mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the cabbage steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides of each cabbage steak generously with the coating mixture, ensuring they are well covered.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the cabbage steaks for 30 minutes, or until they are tender and the edges are slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
For the pizza version: On half of the baked cabbage steaks, spread a tablespoon or two of marinara sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
For the Mediterranean version: On the remaining half of the baked cabbage steaks, spread a tablespoon or two of pesto. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red bell pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
Carefully remove the cheesy cabbage steaks from the oven. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried oregano and red pepper flakes before serving hot.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Cabbage Steaks (Pizza & Mediterranean Versions)
For the Cabbage Steaks
- 1 green cabbage, medium head, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Pizza Topping
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni
For the Mediterranean Topping
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
For Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the coating mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the cabbage steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides of each cabbage steak generously with the coating mixture, ensuring they are well covered.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the cabbage steaks for 30 minutes, or until they are tender and the edges are slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
For the pizza version: On half of the baked cabbage steaks, spread a tablespoon or two of marinara sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
For the Mediterranean version: On the remaining half of the baked cabbage steaks, spread a tablespoon or two of pesto. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red bell pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
Carefully remove the cheesy cabbage steaks from the oven. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried oregano and red pepper flakes before serving hot.
⏱️ 2 min