If you’re looking for a creative, healthy twist on pizza, these Mediterranean or Pizza Style Cabbage Steaks are a game-changer! Roasted cabbage creates a deliciously caramelized, slightly crispy base that holds all the bold, savory flavors. It’s a perfect low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, packed with nutrients and rich, satisfying flavors. Whether you serve it as a light meal or a flavorful side dish, this recipe is proof that vegetables can be just as exciting as the main event. Give it a try, and you might never look at cabbage the same way again!
"The simplest ingredients, when treated with care, can create the most extraordinary flavors."
Mediterranean or Pizza Style Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 large green cabbage from Ant Efforts
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic from Sweet Earth Farm, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano from The Perky Goat
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Marinara sauce or pesto
½ cup crumbled feta cheese or shredded mozzarella
Sundried tomato from Waugh’s River Gardens, soaked in water or veg broth
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
Sliced cooked sausage from Mrs. Fifield's Flocks, Fred's Sausage or Sweet Earth Farm
Directions
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cabbage: Remove any tough outer leaves from the cabbage. Slice it into ¾-inch thick rounds (steaks), keeping the core intact to help them hold together.
Season the Steaks: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Brush both sides of each cabbage steak generously with the mixture.
Roast: Arrange the cabbage steaks on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and caramelized at the edges.
Garnish: Remove from the oven and:
Spread pesto on the steak then sprinkle with crumbled feta, fresh parsley, olives, and sundried tomatoes.
Or
Spread marinara sauce and top with mozzarella and sausages.
Pop back into the oven until cheese is melted.
