Easy Roasted Cabbage Wedges

This roasted cabbage recipe is crispy and deliciously caramelized on the outside and soft and tender inside. You choose the flavor: ranch, bacon, balsamic vinegar, or lemon garlic butter – YUM!

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!

OVEN 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.
• Nearly hands-off, with most of the time in the oven.
• Naturally sweet and tender. The natural sweetness of the cabbage comes out during cooking, and the roasted cabbage quarters get caramelized and slightly charred on the outside but stay soft and tender inside.
• The perfect side dish for ANY meal.
• A blank canvas for whatever seasoning you want!

My family sang their 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. Cabbage. You’ll need half of a head of cabbage (or go ahead and double the recipe to use the full head!). I usually use the standard green cabbage that I find on sale, but savoy cabbage, napa cabbage, or even red cabbage would work too.
2. Cooking Spray. Extra virgin olive oil or butter works too, but a spray is easier.
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?

Before we can get to cooking cabbage, there’s a bit of a technique for cutting the cabbage. You can’t make oven roasted cabbage if you don’t know how to wedge a cabbage!

To cut 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.

COOKING CABBAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Ready to learn how to cook cabbage in the oven? It couldn’t be easier!

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: Let the cabbage roast in the preheated oven until it 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 RECIPES VARIATIONS

Try these roasted cabbage recipes with all sorts of flavors!

• 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 it. Use bacon grease instead of cooking spray and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the roasted cabbage.
• Balsamic Vinegar Cabbage Wedges. Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar AFTER the cabbage roasts. The balsamic vinegar provides a nice contrast to balance out the neutral flavor of the cabbage!
• Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cabbage Recipe. Melt some butter and add minced garlic and lemon juice. 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!

SERVE WITH ROASTED CABBAGE WEDGES

These golden-brown, thick wedges are a great way to complement any dish and get those picky eaters to eat some more veggies! Enjoy them with these:

• Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
• Sweet and Sticky Chicken
• Hemp and Herb Crusted Pork Chops
• Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata
• Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham
• Slow Cooker Balsamic Roast Beef

MACRO-FRIENDLY 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!

Cabbage is naturally low in carbohydrates, and you’ll get just a little bit of fat from the cooking spray or oil, so roasted cabbage wedges are a great way to add fiber, flavor, and produce to your plate.

Roasted cabbage is a high-volume food. High-volume foods are higher in water and fiber, are low-calorie, and take up a lot of space on a plate. They’re perfect for keeping you satisfied and helping you hit your macro goals.

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