Name: Mediterranean Style Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 small green cabbage (sliced thick); 4 ounce pesto; 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded); 2 ounce feta cheese (crumbled); 4 medium cherry tomatoes (sliced); 3 ounce marinated artichoke hearts (halved); 1 tablespoon mediterranean seasoning; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoon olive oil; fresh basil (to garnish)

These Mediterranean Style Roasted Cabbage Steaks are a vibrant and satisfying low-carb lunch that transforms a humble vegetable into a gourmet centerpiece. When roasted at high heat, the cabbage undergoes a beautiful transformation, becoming tender in the middle with deliciously charred, crispy edges that offer a sweet, nutty undertone. Each bite is bursting with the bright, herbaceous flavors of basil pesto and the salty tang of crumbled feta and parmesan cheese. The addition of juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts provides a wonderful contrast in texture, making this dish feel incredibly hearty and sophisticated without the heavy carb count.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easily it can be adapted to suit your pantry or personal preferences. While green cabbage is the classic choice for its mild flavor, you can certainly swap it for red cabbage for a more robust taste and a striking pop of color. If you are looking to change up the flavor profile, try using a sun-dried tomato pesto or even a spicy harissa spread instead of the traditional basil version. For those who prefer a different cheese, goat cheese makes an excellent creamy alternative to feta, and adding some sliced kalamata olives or toasted pine nuts can provide an extra layer of Mediterranean flair.

If you happen to have leftovers, these cabbage steaks store remarkably well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. While we do not recommend freezing them—as the cabbage can lose its signature crunch and become watery upon thawing—they are quite easy to revive for a quick meal later in the week. For the best results, reheat your cabbage steaks in a 350 degree oven or an air fryer for about five to seven minutes until they are warmed through and the edges crisp up again. This method helps maintain the integrity of the vegetables and keeps the cheese perfectly melted, ensuring your lunch tastes just as fresh as the moment it first came out of the oven.

Yields 4 servings of Mediterranean Style Roasted Cabbage Steaks

The Preparation

1 small green cabbage, sliced thick
4 ounces pesto
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
4 medium cherry tomatoes, sliced
3 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, halved
1 tablespoon mediterranean seasoning
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
fresh basil, to garnish

The Execution

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease a large sheet pan with nonstick spray or a bit of oil. Gather ingredients.

Artichoke hearts, feta, shredded parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and cabbage gathered on a counter

2. Arrange the thick sliced cabbage into a single layer on the sheet pan. Generously slather the cabbage with the pesto sauce.

Thick cabbage steaks spread with pesto and topped with parmesan and feta on a sheet pan

3. Top with the cheeses, artichoke hearts, and tomato. Bake until the cabbage crisps up around the edges, about 20 minutes.

Cabbage steaks loaded with pesto, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and feta before roasting

4. Sprinkle the seasoning mix and the salt and pepper over the tops. Drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with fresh basil to serve.

Roasted cabbage steak with blistered cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and fresh basil on a plate

This makes a total of 4 servings of Mediterranean Style Roasted Cabbage Steaks. Each serving comes out to be 390 calories, 29.3g fats, 10.3g net carbs, and 15.7g protein.

NUTRITION	CALORIES	FAT	CARBS	FIBER	NET CARBS	PROTEIN
1 small green cabbage	179	0.4	41.4	17.9	23.6	9.1
4 ounce pesto	422	41.3	7.9	2.4	5.5	4.7
1 cup parmesan cheese	431	28.6	4.1	0	4.1	38.5
2 ounce feta cheese	150	12.1	2.3	0	2.3	8.1
4 medium cherry tomatoes	12	0.1	2.7	0.8	1.8	0.6
3 ounce marinated artichoke hearts	111	8.3	9	4.3	4.7	2.2
1 tablespoon mediterranean seasoning	19	0	4.8	4.8	0	0
— salt and pepper	0	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoon olive oil	239	27	0	0	0	0
— fresh basil	0	0	0	0	0	0
Totals	1562	117.8	72.1	30.1	42	63.1
Per Serving (/4)	390	29.4	18	7.5	10.5	15.8