Oven-roasted red cabbage steak with walnuts and arugula

Serves 4

• 1 head of red cabbage
• 3.5 oz walnuts
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
  
• Arugula
• Dash of pepper
• Dash of salt

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cut the red cabbage into slices around 1/2 inch thick and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
3. Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup to make a marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Baste the red cabbage generously with the marinade, but set aside a small amount for basting the cabbage while baking.
5. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake the red cabbage covered for 15 minutes.
6. After 15 minutes, remove the foil, turn the red cabbage steaks and baste them with the remaining marinade.
7. Bake the red cabbage for another 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
8. Coarsely chop the walnuts.
9. Serve the red cabbage steak with the chopped walnuts and arugula.

Serving tip! Tastes great combined with crispy potatoes and a fresh salad. Want to add meat to the recipe? Sauté some ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper and combine with the walnuts and arugula before serving. Bon appetit!