Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers
Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional burgers. These savory delights combine tender cabbage leaves with a hearty filling of ground meat, spices, and seasonings, all baked to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, they are easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy a warm bite that’s both satisfying and nutritious—these burgers will elevate your mealtime experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp paprika
- Optional: ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and blanch about 8-10 large leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer to ice water to cool.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto each cabbage leaf, folding the sides and rolling them up tightly. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cabbage is tender and slightly crispy at the edges. Drizzle with ketchup halfway through if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg