Vegan Baked Cabbage with Cheese and Creamy Sauce 🥬🧀✨

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A wholesome, plant-based comfort dish that turns humble cabbage into a creamy, cheesy masterpiece! This vegan baked cabbage is tender on the inside, slightly crisp on the edges, and smothered in a rich, dairy-free sauce that’s full of flavor and goodness. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy night in.

🌱 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Completely vegan: No dairy, no eggs — just pure plant-based goodness.

Creamy & cheesy: Thanks to cashews, plant milk, and vegan cheese.

Easy and affordable: Made with simple ingredients and ready in under an hour.

Comfort food vibes: Creamy, golden, and deeply satisfying — even meat-lovers will enjoy it!

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🥬 Ingredients

For the Cabbage:

1 medium green or Savoy cabbage (about 2 lbs / 900 g)

2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Vegan Sauce:

1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained)

1 ½ cups unsweetened plant milk (almond, soy, or oat)

2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor)

2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for thickening)

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 cloves garlic

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Topping:

¾ cup shredded vegan cheese (mozzarella or cheddar-style)

2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crispiness)

Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

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🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Remove any tough outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into thick slices or wedges, about 1½ inches (4 cm) thick.
3. Arrange slices on a lightly oiled baking sheet or casserole dish.
4. Brush each piece with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden and tender.

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Step 2: Make the Creamy Vegan Sauce

1. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens (about