Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers 

These inventive Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers offer a clever, low-carb twist on a classic favorite. Tender cabbage slices serve as a savory “bun,” sandwiching juicy, flavorful beef patties topped with melted cheese and a zingy tomato sauce. Whether you're aiming for a lighter dinner without sacrificing satisfaction or want a refreshing take on burger night, this dish delivers heartiness, flavor, and fiber in a fun, family-friendly format. Quick, unique, and surprisingly balanced, it’s bound to become a new go-to for a healthier comfort-food fix. 

Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage, cut into 1-inch slices
  
  

• 1 lb lean ground beef
  
  

• ½ cup tomato sauce (or ketchup)
  
  

• ½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Monterey Jack), divided
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• ½ tsp black pepper
  
  

• ½ tsp red chili pepper flakes
  
  

• 1 tsp grated garlic
  
  

• ½ cup chopped green onion
  
  

• ½ cup chopped parsley 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
   
   

2. Arrange cabbage slices on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
   
   

3. Roast the cabbage for about 10 minutes until slightly tender.
   
   

4. In a bowl, mix ground beef, grated garlic, chopped green onion, parsley, red chili flakes, half the cheese, salt, and pepper.
   
   

5. Shape the beef mixture into 4 patties.
   
   

6. Assemble burgers: Top each roasted cabbage slice with a spoonful of tomato sauce, a sprinkle of the remaining cheese, a beef patty, and another cheese layer.
   
   

7. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10–12 minutes, until the patties are cooked through and cheese is melted.
   
   

8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy immediately.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving; yields 4 servings)

• Calories: 280 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 18 g
  
  

• Fat: 18 g