Description
A wholesome and flavorful Roasted Cabbage Dinner that transforms crisp cabbage into tender, caramelized wedges. This easy, nutritious recipe is perfect for a quick weekday meal or cozy weekend dinner, featuring minimal ingredients and versatile flavors that can be customized to suit any diet or taste preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2–3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for perfect caramelization of the cabbage edges.
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove any outer leaves, then slice the cabbage into thick wedges or large rounds, keeping the core intact to hold everything together.
- Season generously: Brush each cabbage wedge with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and your chosen spices such as smoked paprika or chili flakes.
- Arrange on a baking sheet: Place the cabbage pieces on a lined or greased baking tray in a single layer to allow even roasting.
- Roast until tender and golden: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through to develop deep golden-brown edges and soft centers.
- Garnish and serve: Once out of the oven, scatter fresh herbs like thyme or parsley over the cabbage wedges, then serve hot for the best flavor.
Notes
- Cut cabbage wedges as uniformly as possible to ensure even cooking.
- Roast at high temperature to caramelize the sugars and develop a richer taste.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet; give cabbage pieces space to roast instead of steam.
- Use a spatula to carefully flip the wedges halfway through for perfect browning.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to create your signature flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: roasted cabbage, baked cabbage wedges, healthy vegetable dish, easy roasted sides, vegetarian, gluten free