4.88 4 Published Feb 20, 2023, Updated Sep 16, 2024 I love eating cabbage both raw and cooked, but roasted cabbage is definitely one of my favorite ways to enjoy this veggie! Roasting the cabbage causes the edges to caramelize and brings out its natural sweetness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s super easy to make. All you need are 5 simple ingredients! Roasting caramelizes the cabbage, bringing out its natural sweetness. It’s so good! It’s a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. It’s a healthy side dish that’s low in calories and high in nutrients.
Cabbage Health Benefits
Did you know that cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, like broccoli and cauliflower? It has a neutral flavor (in my opinion) and is packed with nutrients! Here are just a few reasons why you’ll love incorporating this veggie into your diet (source):
Ingredients Needed
green cabbage – the star of the show here! I went with green cabbage, but feel free to use purple cabbage if that’s what you have on hand. After washing your cabbage, chop it into 1 1/2-inch chunks for roasting. olive oil – allows the seasonings to adhere together and keeps the cabbage from sticking to the baking sheet. Avocado oil works great too! seasonings – sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder are a simple, yet perfect combination for a tasty roasted cabbage.
How to Make Roasted Cabbage
How to Serve Roasted Cabbage
As a side dish: Serve this roasted cabbage as a side with your favorite protein. Here are some ideas: apple cider vinegar chicken, air fryer chicken breast, crispy baked tofu or blackened salmon. In a salad: I love adding warm (or cold) veggies to my salads! Add this roasted cabbage to your favorite salad or try this roasted vegetable salad. In a grain bowl – roasted veggies are a delicious addition to grain bowls! Here are some ideas: buddha bowl or falafel bowls. In a sandwich: Add roasted cabbage as a topping to your sandwiches or burgers. Some ideas: spinach and feta turkey burger, black bean burger, tempeh veggie burger or cilantro lime chicken burger.
How to Store Leftovers
I recommend storing any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. You can easily reheat the cabbage in the toaster oven, convection oven or air fryer!
Cheesy: Once the cabbage is done roasting or only has a few minutes left sprinkle it with freshly grated parmesan cheese. The parmesan will crisp up and be so delicious! Lemon and herb: Add some lemon juice, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, parsley or thyme) to the olive oil before coating the cabbage. Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the olive oil mixture for a spicy variation! Sweet and savory: Mix in some honey or maple syrup to the olive oil and then add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika or ground cumin to the seasoning. Asian-inspired: Make an asian-inspired mixture by swapping the olive oil with sesame oil and adding 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to the mixture.
More Cabbage Recipes
Cabbage Soup Cabbage Lentil Soup Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Kale and Cabbage Salad Asian Edamame Salad Vinegar Coleslaw
More Roasted Veggies to Try
Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Broccoli Easy Roasted Beets Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Honeynut Squash
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