Charred Cabbage Steaks with Pesto & Burrata

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These tender grilled cabbage steaks are topped with store-bought pesto and creamy burrata cheese. The slices closest to the center of each head hold together best with the core keeping them intact. Chop up the leftover outside edges of each head to roast alongside the cabbage steaks, or thinly slice them for a simple cabbage salad.

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Rachel Marek

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads green cabbage

  • Cooking spray

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup pesto

  • 1 3-ounce burrata ball, cut into 6 wedges

  • Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place 1 cabbage head core-down on a cutting board; cutting vertically, slice 3 steaks (3/4- to 1-inch thick) from the center of the head, keeping the core intact. Repeat with the remaining cabbage head, for a total of 6 steaks. (Reserve remaining cabbage for another use.)

    large, thick slices of cabbage on a cutting board with a knife

    Rachel Marek

  2. Coat each cabbage steak with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until charred on the bottom and starting to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the steaks; spread pesto evenly over the tops. Cover and continue grilling until soft, 3 to 4 minutes more.

    overhead view of cabbage slices on a grill with grill marks and pesto spread over the top

    Rachel Marek

  3. To serve, top each cabbage steak with a wedge of burrata. Sprinkle with basil, if desired.

    a recipe photo of the Charred Cabbage Steaks with Pesto & Burrata

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
8g Fat
22g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cabbage steak
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 175mg 194%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 3mcg 1%
Vitamin K 20mcg 17%
Sodium 388mg 17%
Calcium 261mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Potassium 814mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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