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Quick and Easy Roasted Cabbage

This easy, healthy recipe for roasted cabbage is delicious. As the cabbage roasts in the oven, it browns, turns tender, and becomes sweet. Cabbage may sound boring, but this is one of our favorite side dishes. Jump to the Quick and Easy Roasted Cabbage Recipe

Easy Roasted Cabbage

You Must Try Roasted Cabbage

Roasting is such a fantastic way to cook cabbage. We already love sautéing cabbage, but now we are hooked on roasting it. If you have never roasted cabbage before, you need to start. As the cabbage roasts in the oven, it caramelizes, turns tender, and becomes sweet. It’s fantastic.

Our recipe below keeps the cabbage simple and roasts the cabbage with oil, salt, and pepper. But, of course, you can always add spices like seasoning blends or fresh herbs.

Roasting cabbage on a baking sheet

Cabbage is underrated and is a nutrient powerhouse. It’s good for you with high levels of vitamin C, is antioxidant-rich, and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory benefits.

We love cabbage in our house and enjoy it raw, like in this quick sauerkraut, mayo-free salad, cooked with bacon, and use it to make one of our favorite hearty soups.

Making The Recipe

Making this roasted cabbage recipe could not be simpler. First, toss sliced cabbage with some fat, salt, and pepper. Then roast in a hot oven until the cabbage is browned, wilted, and sweet.

A bowl of roasted cabbage

How to Slice the Cabbage

You can roast cabbage in various shapes, like steaks or wedges, but we love slicing it. After it has roasted, the cabbage looks like ribbons. So here’s how I do it:

  1. Remove any tattered or bruised outer leaves.
  2. Cut the cabbage into quarters, and then cut out the core.
  3. Slice the cabbage quarters into strips about 1/2 inch thick.
Removing the core from cabbage

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This easy, healthy recipe for roasted cabbage is delicious. As the cabbage roasts in the oven, it browns, turns tender, and becomes sweet. Cabbage may sound boring, but this is one of our favorite side dishes. White cabbage is our favorite for this recipe, but other cabbage varieties will work (roast times may vary).

Our recipe below keeps things simple and roasts the cabbage with oil, salt, and pepper. But, of course, you can always add spices like seasoning blends or fresh herbs.

Serves 4 to 6

You Will Need

1 medium head cabbage, about 1 ½ pounds

2 tablespoons avocado oil

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

    Heat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet — we roast directly on the baking sheet, but for easy clean-up, put down a silicone baking mat or a sheet of parchment paper.

    Prepare the cabbage by cutting it into four wedges and removing the core. Next, slice the wedges into strips about 1/2 inch thick.

    Add the cabbage to the baking sheet and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper. Spread into one layer.

    Roast the cabbage without moving it until it starts browning, about 15 minutes. When you notice the browning, stir the cabbage, spread it back into an even layer, and roast for 5 to 10 more minutes. We enjoy our cabbage deeply browned, so we tend to keep the cabbage in the oven a bit longer.

    Toss with lemon juice, and serve.

Adam and Joanne's Tips

  • Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA database to calculate approximate values.

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Nutrition Per Serving: Serving Size 1/6 of the recipe / Calories 101 / Total Fat 5g / Saturated Fat 0.6g / Cholesterol 0mg / Sodium 244.9mg / Carbohydrate 14.2g / Dietary Fiber 4g / Total Sugars 7.3g / Protein 2.7g
AUTHOR: Adam and Joanne Gallagher

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19 comments… Leave a Comment
  • Lisa February 16, 2023, 9:57 am

    This looks Amazing

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    • Joanne February 27, 2023, 4:09 pm

      Excellent, we hope that you try it!

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  • Blain February 14, 2023, 4:16 pm

    Super recipe- simple and delicious 😋

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    • Joanne February 27, 2023, 4:10 pm

      That’s wonderful, Blain. So happy you loved it.

      Reply
  • Jather Tripp February 8, 2023, 10:59 am

    Great

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  • Bob Payton-Stewart February 7, 2023, 9:26 pm

    I will try the recipe

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  • Marlene Meyer February 6, 2023, 11:31 am

    I’ll let you know about the baked cabbage!

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  • Randy K February 6, 2023, 9:37 am

    My favorite roast is cabbage, carrot, and onion mixed with avocado oil, cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix it all together in lg bowl and dump on lined sheet and spread out. 425°F for 25 min total on middle rack works well in my oven. So good. Even a good cold snack! Don’t skimp on the oil!

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  • Bernardine Ligthart February 4, 2023, 6:15 am

    So simple and so good! I did the whole cabbage so I wouldn’t have a half laying around in my fridge. Thanks for your recipe

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    • Joanne February 27, 2023, 4:10 pm

      We are thrilled that you tried the recipe and well done for doubling the batch. Less work for your next meal!

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  • Diane King February 4, 2023, 12:25 am

    Your cabbage recipe looks good. I’m trying to learn how to fix and eat healthier foods. thanks for sharing.

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    • Joanne February 27, 2023, 4:11 pm

      Thanks so much, we hope that you try it!

      Reply
  • Diane February 3, 2023, 4:46 pm

    Can you use olive or canola oil?

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    • Adam February 4, 2023, 5:08 pm

      Yes, you can use either.

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  • D H SIMON February 3, 2023, 12:44 am

    Looking forward to more delicious cabbage recipes plus more veggie recipes!

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  • Lorna February 2, 2023, 6:00 pm

    I’m guessing just as good with red cabbage? Looking forward to trying 🙂

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    • Adam February 4, 2023, 5:06 pm

      Red cabbage would work perfectly. Nice pop of color as well 🙂

      Reply
  • Bob February 1, 2023, 3:37 pm

    Can one use a air fryer to make your sauerkraut recipe?

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    • Joanne February 2, 2023, 1:34 pm

      This isn’t sauerkraut, but you can make this roasted cabbage in the air fryer. Cook time will be less, so we recommend cooking until it’s wilted and browned.

      Reply

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