Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Thick cabbage slices roasted with date syrup and garlic until caramelized — a surprising vegetarian starter.
By Noga Schryer · September 13, 2025
Ingredients
- 1 large white cabbage, cut into 2–3 cm thick rounds
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp date syrup (silan)
- 1 tsp grill seasoning (chicken or meat — whatever you have)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C on the roast setting (convection or grill).
- 2
In a bowl, whisk the water, olive oil, date syrup, seasoning, salt and garlic until well combined.
- 3
Place the cabbage slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush both sides with the seasoning mixture.
- 4
Roast for 15–20 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the edges of the "steaks" turn browned and caramelized.
- 5
Serve hot as a side or a vegetarian main. Great topped with tahini or toasted sesame seeds.