Description
This roasted cabbage recipe transforms a simple vegetable into a golden, caramelized delight. Perfectly crisp on the edges and tender inside, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs with almost anything. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can make a dish that tastes like it took hours to perfect. The subtle sweetness of roasted cabbage, enhanced with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional herbs, makes it a comforting, crowd-pleasing favorite. This recipe is naturally vegan, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage (savoy works too)
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili flakes, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar
- Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove outer leaves, rinse cabbage, and cut into 1–1.5 inch wedges.
- Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are golden brown and centers are tender.
- Drizzle with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting.
- Flip wedges halfway for uniform caramelization.
- Serve immediately for best texture or reheat in the oven for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American/Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg