Vegan Baked Cabbage with Cheese and Creamy Sauce 🥬🧄🧀✨
Golden roasted cabbage steaks brushed with a smoky, creamy sauce and topped with melty vegan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cabbage (sliced into thick “steaks”)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp vegan creamy sauce (cashew cream, tahini dressing, or vegan ranch)
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheese (Violife, Daiya, or your favorite brand)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped red chili or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare cabbage: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice cabbage into thick steaks and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Season & add sauce: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, vegan creamy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush generously over both sides of cabbage steaks.
- Bake: Roast for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and cabbage is tender.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle vegan shredded cheese over cabbage steaks. Return to oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish & serve: Top with chopped red chili or parsley. Serve hot as a main or side dish.
Tips
- Extra smoky: Add a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the sauce.
- Cheese variety: Mix vegan mozzarella and cheddar for a richer flavor.
- Serving idea: Pair with roasted potatoes or quinoa for a full meal.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Vegan Baked Cabbage—smoky, creamy, and cheesy comfort food made plant-based! 🥬🧄🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add chili flakes or keep it mild?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next plant-based dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves vegan comfort food.” • “Simple, smoky, and satisfying.”