My best friend swears this tastes better than fries. Only 4 ingredients for a crispy, savory side.

Variations & Tips
For extra-low sodium, you can reduce or omit the bacon and rely on the olive oil and black pepper alone, though the bacon is what really makes these taste like a treat. If you need to avoid pork, use turkey bacon and add an extra tablespoon of olive oil to make up for the leaner drippings. For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes along with the black pepper before roasting. If your cabbage head is very large, you may get more than four steaks; just increase the olive oil slightly and use an additional baking sheet so everything can crisp properly. You can also cut the cabbage into half-moon slices instead of full rounds if that’s easier to handle. Leftovers reheat well in a hot skillet: warm them cut-side down in a bit of olive oil until the edges re-crisp. To keep the “only 4 ingredients” promise, I’ve skipped salt and other seasonings, but at the table you can always finish with a light sprinkle of salt or a squeeze of lemon if your taste buds ask for it.