Braised Cabbage Steaks with White Beans, Garlic & Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 large green or Savoy cabbage

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, sliced

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock

• 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Fresh thyme or parsley for finishing

Optional upgrades:

• Parmesan or pecorino

• Crusty bread

• Poached or fried eggs

• Crispy bacon or pancetta

Instructions

1. Slice the cabbage into “steaks” - Cut cabbage into thick slabs, about 1 to 1½ inches thick. Keep the core intact so they don’t fall apart.

2. Sear for color - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear cabbage steaks over medium-high heat until deeply golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.

3. Build the flavor floor - Add remaining olive oil. Sauté onion until soft and sweet. Add garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds.

4. Braise - Nestle cabbage steaks back into the pan. Pour in stock.
   Cover and simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, until cabbage is tender and silky.

5. Add the beans - Spoon beans around the cabbage and simmer uncovered 5 more minutes.

6. Finish bright - Splash with vinegar or lemon. Season generously with salt and pepper.

7. Serve like an entree - Top with herbs, cheese, or egg. Mop with bread.

How. to serve it:

• As a vegetarian main

• With sausage or roast chicken on the side

• Over mashed potatoes or polenta

• With a fried egg and chili oil for cabbage brunch energy