Honey Balsamic Pan-Seared Cabbage Steaks – These cabbage steaks are an utterly delicious way to give this green vegetable the spotlight at the dinner table. A whole head of cabbage is sliced, then pan-seared until it gets tender and caramelized with a mixture of honey and balsamic vinegar – totally addictive! This boney balsamic pan-seared cabbage steaks recipe is an easy gluten-free, low carb side dish that takes only five minutes to prep and can be served with just about anything. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the pan-seared cabbage steaks
- 1 head green cabbage, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices (it should make 4 or 5 cabbage steaks)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil + 1 for the skillet
- ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
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Directions
1. To make the Honey Balsamic Pan-Seared Cabbage Steaks: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey. Arrange cabbage slices in a shallow plate and brush with the honey balsamic vinaigrette. Season with salt and ground pepper and sprinkle with thyme.
3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Transfer cabbage steaks to the hot skillet and cook on both sides until cabbage slices are crisp-tender and edges are golden about 15 minutes total, brushing regularly with the honey balsamic mixture.
4. Transfer the pan-seared cabbage steaks, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parley if you like. Serve immediately, enjoy!
Tips for the pan-seared honey balsamic cabbage steaks recipe
When sliced and pan-seared, cabbage steaks turns crunch tender, with crispy caramelized edges that add sweetness and delicious flavor. Don’t worry about the bitterness of cabbage, the sweetness of honey and balsamic will help offset the bitter flavors.
How to cut cabbage for cabbage steaks
- Remove any dark or loose leaves and start by cutting off the bottom end of the cabbage head. Then, place the newly flattened end onto your cutting board, so it’s stable.
- Cut the cabbage head from top to bottom, making 3/4- to 1-inch thick slices. Discard the small ends or keep for another recipe.
What to eat with cabbage steaks
These cabbage steaks make a super nice vegan or vegetarian meal if you double the recipe, but for those who cook them a s a side, here’s a few option:
- Chicken: Try CrockPot Tuscan Garlic Chicken With Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes or Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Apples and Brussels Sprouts.
- Pork chops: Try these Garlic Butter Pork Bites with Lemon Green Beans, or the Slow Cooker Pork Belly, they are all ideal with the cabbage steaks!
- More veggies: The balsamic honey cabbage steaks are also substantial enough to be a meatless main on their own. Try some toppings like extra nuts to make them even more filling.
More cabbage recipes you might like
- Fried Cabbage Recipe with Sausage
- Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges
- Cabbage Turkey Meatballs Soup
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