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Crispy Cabbage Steaks Recipe

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Crispy Cabbage Steaks are a delicious and healthy plant-based dish featuring thick slices of white cabbage pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with a flavorful vegan Parmesan made from nutritional yeast and sunflower seeds. Finished with a zesty lemon and herb dressing, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a nutritious lunch or side dish packed with vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

Cabbage Steaks

  • 1 white cabbage, sliced into 1-inch thick ‘steaks’
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
  • Salt, to taste

Vegan Parmesan Topping

  • 2 heaping tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1/2 lemon, squeezed (juice only)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cabbage steaks: Carefully slice the white cabbage into thick ‘steaks’, about 1 inch thick, ensuring they hold together well. This will create the base for your dish.
  2. Fry the cabbage steaks: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the cabbage steaks to the pan, season with salt, and fry on one side until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Make the vegan Parmesan: While the cabbage fries, combine the nutritional yeast and sunflower seeds in a food processor. Blitz them together until you achieve a coarse, crumbly texture similar to Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, chopped chives, and the juice of half a lemon. This dressing will add a bright, savory flavor to your steaks.
  5. Coat and finish cooking the cabbage steaks: Using a pastry brush, generously coat the tops of the fried cabbage steaks with the prepared dressing. Sprinkle the vegan Parmesan mixture evenly over them. Flip the steaks carefully in the pan and continue frying the other side until golden and tender, about another 5-7 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Remove the cabbage steaks from the pan and serve immediately while warm. The crispy edges combined with the herbaceous dressing and cheesy topping make this dish a standout.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife to slice the cabbage into even steaks to prevent crumbling.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, pulse the vegan Parmesan ingredients in a blender or chop finely by hand.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste for more or less tanginess in the dressing.
  • This recipe works well as a side dish or a light main course for a vegetarian meal.
  • To keep the cabbage steaks crispy, avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.

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