Having trouble coming up with a plant-forward dinner recipe? Looking for a delicious, filling vegan dinner? Look no further than our Roasted Cabbage Steaks. This recipe is really simple, thick cabbage slices seasoned with everything bagel seasoning, topped with roasted beets on a bed of farro. The result is a delicious and filling dinner that also doubles as a side dish.

Overhead view of a plate with cabbage steaks over farro and topped with roasted beets

If you're a fan of cabbage, you're going to love this flavor-packed cabbage steak recipe. Cabbage steaks are filling, they taste great with almost any kind of seasoning, and they go well with all kinds of different side dishes. We especially love them with farro and beets. The beets are roasted separately and then added to the dish at the end. Finish the dish with a tangy sauce or dressing. Check the recipe card for suggestions.

What Are Cabbage Steaks?

It's a fancy name for cabbage slices. Cabbage steaks are sliced from a whole head of cabbage, seasoned, and then roasted until they're golden around the edges and tender on the inside. They're perfect for topping with all kinds of sauces, or dressings. We especially love them with chimichurri or romesco, which gives them an international flare.

How To Slice Cabbage Steaks

To make cabbage steaks, you'll need a full head of cabbage. First, tear off the outer darker green leaves and discard them. Then cut the head in half lengthwise, and cut each half into 1" slices. Some of the slices may start to slightly fall apart, it's normal, just hold them together before placing them on the baking sheet.

Ingredients In this Roasted Cabbage Recipe

Cabbage: this cruciferous vegetable is good for you! It's high in fiber and vitamin C And roasting it gives it a nice texture that goes well with other veggies or starches.
Beets: another nutritional powerhouse. Beets are low in calories and contain fiber, they are rich in folate, and are a source of copper, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A &B6
Farro: an ancient grain from the wheat family that packs tons of fiber and protein into every bite. Farro is a good source of Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, and iron. Farro became popular during the Renaissance when it was used as a substitute for rice. And hey, if Leonardo da Vinci ate it, so can we!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: to make this whole dish taste better!

How to Roast Beets

Get the best-looking beets you can find, they should be firm and brightly colored and with the greens attached. Cut the beet greens off, beet greens are edible, simply sauté them with garlic, olive oil, and salt. Next, peel them and cut off their tops and bottoms, you may want to use gloves to keep your hands clean. Then slice them into thin slices and place them on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt and pepper before roasting until tender.

What to Serve with Roasted Cabbage Steaks?

We serve our roasted cabbage steaks with roasted beets and farro. You can just roast the cabbage and serve it with these other dishes or with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Overhead view of a plate with roasted cabbage served on top of a bed of farro and roasted beets

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