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
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.
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.
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:
- Remove any tattered or bruised outer leaves.
- Cut the cabbage into quarters, and then cut out the core.
- Slice the cabbage quarters into strips about 1/2 inch thick.
More Roasted Vegetables
- Garlic Roasted Zucchini with Feta
- Garlic Herb Roasted Green Beans
- Our Favorite Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Quick and Easy Roasted Carrots
- Easy Roasted Eggplant
Quick and Easy Roasted 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.
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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
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This looks Amazing
Excellent, we hope that you try it!
Super recipe- simple and delicious 😋
That’s wonderful, Blain. So happy you loved it.
Great
I will try the recipe
I’ll let you know about the baked cabbage!
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!
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
We are thrilled that you tried the recipe and well done for doubling the batch. Less work for your next meal!
Your cabbage recipe looks good. I’m trying to learn how to fix and eat healthier foods. thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, we hope that you try it!
Can you use olive or canola oil?
Yes, you can use either.
Looking forward to more delicious cabbage recipes plus more veggie recipes!
I’m guessing just as good with red cabbage? Looking forward to trying 🙂
Red cabbage would work perfectly. Nice pop of color as well 🙂
Can one use a air fryer to make your sauerkraut recipe?
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.