Heart-Healthy Grilled Cabbage Steaks
Elevate your plant-based cooking with these Heart-Healthy Grilled Cabbage Steaks—a simple yet flavorful recipe perfect for anyone seeking nutritious, low-calorie meals. Thick slices of green cabbage are brushed with a zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and smoky paprika, then grilled to tender perfection with beautiful char marks. Garnished with fragrant parsley, these cabbage steaks are a deliciously satisfying way to incorporate fiber and antioxidants into your diet. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy dish can be served as a wholesome side or a light main course paired with a crisp salad or lean protein. Enjoy a smoky, caramelized flavor that proves healthy eating doesn’t have to sacrifice taste!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
Step 2
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage and slice it into 1-inch-thick steaks. Aim for uniformity to ensure even cooking.
Step 3
Mince the garlic cloves and mix them with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
Step 4
Brush each side of the cabbage steaks generously with the olive oil mixture using a pastry brush.
Step 5
Place the cabbage steaks on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes per side until they are tender and have nice grill marks. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your steaks and the heat of your grill.
Step 6
While grilling, chop the parsley finely for garnishing.
Step 7
Once cooked, remove the steaks from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Step 8
Sprinkle the grilled cabbage steaks with chopped parsley before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a heart-healthy side dish alongside your favorite lean protein or as a main dish with a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (435.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 492.4 |
| Total Fat 42.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1249.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.9g | |
| Protein 5.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 172.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 731.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories