Cabbage Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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Thick slices of cabbage are tender and smothered in a flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce in this easy vegetarian cabbage steak recipe. You'll inevitably have large and smaller "steaks" cut from the head. Place the large cabbage steaks on the outside edges of the baking sheet, with the smaller ones toward the center. The edges of the baking sheet are the hottest, so larger steaks will benefit from the extra heat. Roast any extra cabbage separately or store and save for another use.

Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients for the cabbage steaks topped with sun-dried tomato cream sauce recipe, separated into small mixing bowls

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

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Ingredients

Cabbage Steaks

  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 3 pounds)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

  • ½ cup drained sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon oil from jar

  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallots

  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic

  • 1 cup lower-sodium vegetable broth

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • ¼ teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. To prepare cabbage steaks: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Trim stem off cabbage. Slice the cabbage horizontally into 4 (1-inch-thick) steaks. Place the steaks on the prepared baking sheet.

    Four cabbage steaks placed on a aluminum foil covered baking sheet pan

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

  2. Brush both sides of the cabbage steaks with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides evenly with onion powder, ½ teaspoon pepper, paprika and salt. Roast until tender and browned, about 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

    Four baked cabbage steaks sprinkled with spices, placed on a aluminum foil covered baking sheet pan

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

  3. Meanwhile, prepare sun-dried tomato cream sauce: Combine sun-dried tomatoes, tomato oil, shallots and garlic in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Add broth and wine; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.

    Chopped sun dried tomatoes and shallots covered with broth and simmering in a pan

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  4. Whisk in cream; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until fully combined.

    Chopped sun dried tomatoes and shallots covered with broth and cream and simmering in a pan

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

  5. Place 1 cabbage steak on each of 4 plates; spoon sauce onto the steaks. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

    Four cabbage steaks topped with sun-dried tomato cream sauce, placed on a light green plate

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

312 Calories
18g Fat
28g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cabbage steak & about 1/4 cup cream sauce
Calories 312
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 813IU 16%
Vitamin C 186mg 207%
Vitamin D 10IU 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 8mcg 2%
Vitamin K 7mcg 6%
Sodium 447mg 19%
Calcium 194mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Potassium 1050mg 22%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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