Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
Remove any loose, dark leaves from the cabbage. Slice into 1 inch thick slices, cutting from the top to the bottom (or root end). You will get 6-8 steaks.
In a small bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, salt and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
Arrange the cabbage steaks on the prepared pan. Brush the cabbage with the seasoned olive oil mixture, then flip each one over and brush the other side as well.
Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until lightly browned. Flip them over carefully with a large spatula, and place back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes, until the center of each cabbage steak is tender.
Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper if desired and serve hot. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer or oven until warm.
