Easy Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Roasted cabbage makes a delicious side dish for a variety of flavors! This easy and versatile recipe lets you choose the flavor profile: ranch, bacon, balsamic vinegar, or lemon garlic butter – YUM! You’ll want to try all the versions of this roasted cabbage recipe that’s tender on the inside, and deliciously caramelized on the outside.

Let’s talk about cabbage – I really want to love it, but there’s something about it that doesn’t sound appealing…

Honestly, I LOVE my Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe (which is 75% cabbage), and my family loves it too…

And Creamy Coleslaw is one of our favorite everyday side dishes.

Maybe I’m a cabbage fan after all?

I’m not sure, but I do know this: anytime cabbage is on sale, I’ll usually grab some.

And if I need a super delicious warm and cozy side dish, I make these roasted cabbage wedges!

ROASTED CABBAGE WEDGES

I know roasted cabbage wedges don’t sound as glamorous as Hasselback Potatoes or Lemon Butter Asparagus. Still, they deserve their own star on the Hollywood sidewalk because:

• They’re CRAZY easy to make.
• They are nearly hands-off, with most of the time in the oven.
• The natural sweetness of the cabbage comes out during cooking.
• They’re the perfect side dish for ANY meal.
• They are a blank canvas for whatever seasoning you want!

My family sang praises when I made these with my Dry Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix. I’ve also made them with Homemade Blackened Seasoning, and they enjoyed them as well. Keep reading for even more flavor options.

EASY ROASTED CABBAGE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

You need just three simple ingredients to make delicious baked cabbage wedges:

1. One Head Cabbage
2. Cooking spray (or extra-virgin olive oil)
3. Seasoning (we really like my Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix!)

Of course, you can get fancy if you want (see below for some yummy roasted cabbage recipe variations)!

HOW DO YOU WEDGE CABBAGE?

This is important because you can’t make oven roasted cabbage if you don’t know how to wedge a cabbage!

To make cabbage wedges:

1. Remove any outer leaves that are loose around the cabbage.
2. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut the entire head of cabbage from the top down, through the center, cutting right through the core.
3. Place the cabbage cut-side down and again, cut through the center, top-down, through the core.
4. Cut each quarter in half through the core again.

You should have eight slices of raw cabbage at this point. If any of the slices are too big for one serving, feel free to cut them in half again.

The key to wedging a cabbage is to cut THROUGH the core instead of cutting the core out. The outer wedges may not have any core attached, and that’s okay, but you want to keep the core intact as much as possible to make cooking and serving easier.

HOW TO MAKE ROASTED CABBAGE STEAKS

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400F.

Step 2: Cut the cabbage into 1- inch thick slices or wedges. Then, place the cabbage in a single layer on a prepared rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper (I have these USA baking sheets).

Step 3: Spray the tops and sides of the cabbage with cooking spray and liberally season them. Alternatively, brush the cabbage with olive oil or avocado oil. (You could even melt butter in a small bowl and brush that on too!)

Step 4: Roast cabbage in the preheated oven until the cabbage has nice crispy edges – about 30-35 minutes. Cool slightly and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER ROASTED CABBAGE

Place the roasted cabbage steaks in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can reheat the cabbage in the oven or microwave or shred the cold roasted cabbage and add it to a sandwich or salad.

ROASTED CABBAGE RECIPE VARIATIONS

Do you want spicy cabbage wedges?

Sprinkle my Homemade Blackened Seasoning Mix, a pinch or two of cayenne pepper, or sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top!

Roasted cabbage wedges with bacon?

YUM! Cook the bacon separately and crumble. Use bacon grease instead of cooking spray and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the roasted cabbage.

Want cabbage wedges with balsamic vinegar?

Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar AFTER the cabbage is roasted. The balsamic vinegar provides a nice contrast to balance out the neutral flavor of the cabbage!

How about roasted cabbage wedges with lemon garlic butter?

YES! Melt some butter with garlic and lemon juice and use this instead of the cooking spray. You can also add more lemon garlic butter after the cabbage is roasted too!

And that’s just the beginning!

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese after roasting, try Cajun Seasoning, use fresh herbs, add rosemary, or pick your favorite seasoning blend to try. Roasted cabbage makes a great base for all sorts of flavors – even a simple seasoning like kosher salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder tastes great!

ROASTED CABBAGE RECIPES FAQS

ROASTED CABBAGE WEDGES

If you’re trying to add more cruciferous vegetables to your diet or are looking for an easy side dish, these crispy roasted cabbage steaks are for you! These golden-brown thick wedges are a great way to complement any dish and get those picky eaters to eat some more veggies! If you try this delicious recipe, let me know in the comments!

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• Easy Pan-Roasted Broccoli
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Easy Risotto with Summer Vegetables
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• Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
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