These Red Cabbage Steaks are easy and incredibly flavorful! Made with only a few simple ingredients these vegan cabbage steaks are ready in just 25 minutes in the air fryer (oven instructions included).
Cabbage steaks: the solution to that random leftover cabbage in your fridge.
I think there's a big myth that the only thing to do with cabbage is slice it up and toss it with a salad or use it as a garnish in a buddha bowl.
We are myth busting today because roasted cabbage is SO good. And, i's much easier to make it through an entire head of cabbage when it's cooked.
That said, these purple cabbage steaks are WORTH going to buy a whole new cabbage for. A head of red cabbage makes 5-6 "steaks" and with a few simple herbs and spices, you've got a delicious vegetable dish.
These steaks are great to serve as a vegan main dish (peep that beautiful purple color for your Easter table). Or serve them as a side dish.
These steaks are so easy to make too. You mix up a quick marinade, slice the cabbage into steaks, brush on the marinade, then cook. You can make these vegan cabbage steaks in the oven but if you have an air fryer I highly recommend it - it makes the steaks crisp and cooks faster than the oven.
If you've ever tried cauliflower steaks, this is a similar concept.
You slice the cabbage vertically into 1/2" thick slices to create several "steaks". Then you add a marinade for a delicious flavor. And bake or air fry to cook.
Step 1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Step 2. Slice the cabbages into 1/4" to 1/2" thick steaks.
Step 3. In a medium bowl, whisk the vegetable broth, garlic, tahini, balsamic vinegar, za'atar, parsley, paprika, and salt.
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Step 4. Use a pastry brush to spread the dressing evenly onto each steak.
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Step 5. Arrange in your air fryer. Air fry for 15 minutes, until the cabbages are tender and starting to crisp. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in several batches. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Follow the above directions. Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes instead of 15.
When shopping, choose small cabbage heads that are fresh and crisp.
A few loose leaves on the outside is fine - you can remove those outer leaves before slicing the steaks.
Yes! You don't have to make "steaks". You can just slice up the cabbage into strips and toss with the marinade to make a cooked slaw.
Yep. Red or green cabbage will both work in this recipe.
The exact cook time for this recipe depends on the type of air fryer you own. If you are making this recipe for the first time, check the tempeh a few times throughout the cooking process to avoid burning.
In this recipe I used a NuWave Brio 14qt. air fryer - it's slightly larger than a standard air fryer and does take slightly longer to cook certain foods, but I have adjusted the recipe instructions for a standard air fryer.
I usually don't cook with oil - you don't need any! Especially when cooking in an air fryer.
An air fryer works similarly to a convection oven. It circulates hot air to cook all sides of the food at a rapid pace. Because of the quick cooking time the tempeh will not get stuck to the base of the air fryer.
Store these air fryer cabbage steaks in an air tight container in the refrigerator. They will last 7-10 days - cabbage is a hearty vegetable!
To reheat you can simply microwave. Or, to get a nice crisp on the steaks, heat in the oven or air fryer at 350 for about 5 minutes.
Thank you God for this healthy and colorful dish. Amen.
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These Red Cabbage Steaks are easy and incredibly flavorful! Made with only a few simple ingredients these vegan cabbage steaks are ready in just 25 minutes in the air fryer (oven instructions included).
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