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Delicious Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks with Pumpkin – A Summery Vegan Delight

Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks

These Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks with Pumpkin are a delicious summer vegan dish – crispy edges, savory garlic oil, and sweet roasted pumpkin come together in this healthy and satisfying recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large green cabbages

6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

6 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

4 cups diced pumpkin (peeled and seeded)

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)

Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

Fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.

2. Cut cabbage into 1-inch steaks, keeping the core intact.

3. In a bowl, mix 4 tbsp olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder.

4. Brush garlic oil onto both sides of cabbage steaks.

5. Toss pumpkin with 2 tbsp olive oil, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

6. Roast pumpkin for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.

7. Roast cabbage steaks for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.

8. Assemble cabbage steaks with roasted pumpkin, garnish with herbs and seeds.

9. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving (optional).

Notes

Use butternut squash or sweet potatoes if pumpkin is unavailable.

Best served fresh, but leftovers keep well in the fridge for 4 days.

Great for summer BBQs or vegan meal prep.

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Keywords: Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks, vegan summer recipe, roasted pumpkin cabbage