Roasted Cabbage-Steak Spanakopita Melts

41 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the cabbage vertically into 4 (1-inch-thick) steaks.
  2. 2Slice the cabbage vertically into 4 (1-inch-thick) steaks.
  3. 3Slice the cabbage vertically into 4 (1-inch-thick) steaks.
  4. 4Brush the tops of the cabbage steaks with the oil mixture.
  5. 5Brush the tops of the cabbage steaks with the oil mixture.
  6. 6Brush the tops of the cabbage steaks with the oil mixture.
  7. 7Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
  8. 8Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
  9. 9Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
  10. 10Roast, rotating the pan from front to back and flipping the cabbage halfway through, until browned and tender, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
  11. 11Roast, rotating the pan from front to back and flipping the cabbage halfway through, until browned and tender, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
  12. 12Roast, rotating the pan from front to back and flipping the cabbage halfway through, until browned and tender, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
  13. 13Add scallion whites; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute.
  14. 14Add scallion whites; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute.
  15. 15Add scallion whites; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute.
  16. 16Add spinach, in batches; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted.
  17. 17Add spinach, in batches; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted.
  18. 18Add spinach, in batches; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted.
  19. 19Stir in dill, parsley, lemon zest, scallion greens and the remaining garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  20. 20Stir in dill, parsley, lemon zest, scallion greens and the remaining garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  21. 21Stir in dill, parsley, lemon zest, scallion greens and the remaining garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  22. 22Transfer the mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in ricotta and feta.
  23. 23Transfer the mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in ricotta and feta.
  24. 24Transfer the mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in ricotta and feta.
  25. 25Spoon spinach mixture on top of each cabbage steak and top each with Cheddar.
  26. 26Spoon spinach mixture on top of each cabbage steak and top each with Cheddar.
  27. 27Spoon spinach mixture on top of each cabbage steak and top each with Cheddar.
  28. 28Broil until the cheese melts and starts to lightly brown.
  29. 29Broil until the cheese melts and starts to lightly brown.
  30. 30Broil until the cheese melts and starts to lightly brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds green cabbage
  • 2 pounds green cabbage
  • 2 pounds green cabbage
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.75 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 0.75 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 0.75 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup scallions, sliced
  • 0.5 cup scallions, sliced
  • 0.5 cup scallions, sliced
  • 11 ounces baby spinach
  • 11 ounces baby spinach
  • 11 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.33 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
  • 0.33 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
  • 0.33 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Equipment

baking sheetfoilsmall bowllarge nonstick skilletmedium mixing bowl