Easy Marinated Red Cabbage Steaks

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Savor the vibrant flavors of Red Cabbage Steaks with this easy side dish. These cabbage steaks deliver an explosion of flavor and are perfect for any occasion.

What Are Marinated Red Cabbage Steaks

Red cabbage steaks involves cutting a head of cabbage (in this case, red cabbage), seasoning it with flavorful yet simple ingredients and roasting it or grilling it until the cabbage caramelizes. You end up with deliciously crispy edges that pleases everyone.

There are different ways to do it and you can even use green cabbage if you’d like. One of the benefits of using purple cabbage is the vibrant color and the natural sweetness that develops once the cabbage is cooked. I find that purple cabbage is a little sweeter than the green variety.

This sweetness is further enhanced with the addition of balsamic vinegar that serves double duty as a flavorful marinade. 

Reasons You Will Like Roasted Red Cabbage Steaks 

easy dish – You’ll like this red cabbage recipe because it is really easy to make

healthy side dish – Like brussels sprouts and cauliflower, cabbage are cruciferous vegetables and packed with anti-cancer benefits

low carb – if you’re looking for a low carb side dish, you’ll be happy to know that this recipe fits the bill 

budget friendly – Cabbage is a budget-friendly vegetable, costing a little over a dollar a pound. The number of servings is a clear indicator of the cost effective nature of this dish. For this particular recipe, half a cabbage serves 4-6 people. 

Equipment 

​parchment paper 

rimmed baking sheet  

cutting board 

small bowl

silicone brush 

Ingredients 

• red cabbage – red cabbage has a bit more sweetness than green cabbage 
• olive oil 
• balsamic vinegar 
• lime juice or lemon juice 
• paprika
• Worcestershire sauce 
• tamari or traditionally fermented soy sauce 
• red bell pepper – adds a beautiful color contrast to the red cabbage
• leeks -make sure to soak, rinse and clean them well
• salt – use unrefined salt – this is the salt  i use due to minimal processing and the nutrient density 
• tomato sauce 
• garlic cloves – be careful not to burn the garlic 
• chili powder or red pepper flakes 
• fresh dill 

How To Make Red Baked Cabbage Steaks 

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. 

Step 2: Remove the worn outer leaves from the cabbage. 

Step 3: Split the cabbage in half. 

Step 4: Cut 1/2 of the cabbage into even 1-inch slices. Try not to damage the core so that the raw cabbage stays together. Depending on the size of the cabbage, you should end up with 6-8 steaks. 

Step 5: Prep the leaks by cutting them in small rounds and putting them to soak in lots of water to remove the dirt and debris. Dry the leeks. 

Step 6: Chop the leeks. 

Step 7: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, paprika, sea salt and chili powder. Stir the mixture until smooth. Taste the marinade and adjust if needed. 

Step 8; Add the leeks, garlic and chopped red pepper. Stir to distribute. 

Step 9: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly place the cabbage on the parchment paper in a single layer. 

Step 10: Pour or brush the marinade onto the cabbage until each piece is thoroughly coasted. Spoon out the leeks, red pepper and garlic if necessary. 

Step 11: Allow the cabbage to marinate for 20 minutes. 

Step 12: Bake the cabbage for 25-30 minutes. Be careful not to burn. This will give you nice crispy roasted cabbage steaks. 

Step 13: Cool the finished cabbage for about 5 minutes, garnish with fresh dill or other fresh herbs of your choosing and then serve. 

When to Serve This Cabbage Steaks Recipe 

Cabbage steaks can be served as a main dish or a great side dish. It can be served hot or cold. 

How to Store Leftover Cabbage Slices 

Store any leftover cabbage in an airtight container for 3-5 days. 

Serving Suggestion 

These cabbage steaks can be enjoyed by themselves. However, they are quite versatile and can be paired with a myriad of other flavors. 

meat – Can pair well with steak, chicken or even pork. 

vegetarian or vegan options – Bean entrees work well here. 

seafood 

Side Dishes 

quinoa – Cabbage steaks go amazingly well with quinoa. Try this confetti chicken salad or this quinoa mango salad and see what you think. 

wild rice 

vegetables – Some vegetables thar pair well are Brussels sprouts or green beans. Try my Brussels sprouts (contains bacon) or my roasted carrots and green beans. 

potatoes – red cabbage steak goes well with white potato as well as sweet potato dishes. Here’s a sweet potato recipe you may like: orange rosemary sweet potatoes

Yield: 6-8

Marinated Red Cabbage Steaks

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Savor the vibrant flavors of Red Cabbage Steaks with this easy side dish. These cabbage steaks deliver an explosion of flavor and are perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 25 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2-1/3 bunch of red cabbage
• 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 tsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup red pepper (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 leek stalks (sliced)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• fresh dill (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 
2. Remove the worn outer leaves from the cabbage.
3. Split the cabbage in half. 
4. Cut 1/2 of the cabbage into even 1-inch slices Try not to damage the core so that the raw cabbage stays together. Depending on the the size of the cabbage, you should end with 6-8 steaks. 
5. Prep the leaks by cutting them in small rounds and putting them to soak in lots water to remove the dirt and debris. Dry the leeks. 
6. Chop the leeks. 
7. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, paprika, sea salt and chili powder. Stir the mixture until smooth. Taste the marinade and adjust if needed. 
8. Add the leeks, garlic and chopped red pepper. Stir to distribute. 
9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly place the cabbage on the parchment paper in a single layer. 
10. Pour or brush the marinade onto the cabbage until each piece is thoroughly coasted. Spoon out the leeks, red pepper and garlic if necessary.
11. Allow the cabbage to marinate for 20 minutes. 
12. Bake the cabbage for 25-30 minutes. Be careful not to burn. This will give you nice crispy roasted cabbage steaks. 
13. Cool the finished cabbage for about 5 minutes, garnish with fresh dill or other fresh herbs of your choosing and then serve. 

Notes

Although this recipe calls for red cabbage, either red cabbage or green cabbage will work. Marinate the cabbage for at least 20 minutes for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 96Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 441mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 1g

Nutrition information may not always be accurate

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