Roasting is such a fantastic way to cook cabbage. We already love sautéing cabbage, making fried cabbage, and turning it into kimchi, 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 roasted cabbage recipe keeps the cabbage simple with oil, salt, and pepper. But, you can always add spices, seasoning blends, or fresh herbs.
Key Ingredients
Cabbage: White (or green) cabbage is my favorite for this recipe, but other cabbage varieties will work. More tender cabbage, like Napa cabbage, might need less roasting time, so check on it as it roasts to see how it progresses. Oil: I use avocado oil, which is pretty neutral in flavor and works fine at higher oven temperatures (like in this recipe). Salt and pepper: In our photos and video, I keep the cabbage simple with salt and pepper, and I have to tell you, it’s delicious this way! That’s not to say you couldn’t add your favorite spice blend. I love this Cajun seasoning. Lemon: I squeeze over a little fresh lemon juice just before serving. It adds fresh flavor and brightens everything up a little.
How to Roast 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. First, I remove tattered or bruised outer leaves and cut the cabbage into quarters. This exposes the core, which is a bit tough, so I cut it out. Finally, I slice the cabbage quarters into strips about 1/2 inch thick, which makes those pretty pasta-like ribbons in our photos. 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.
What to Serve with Roasted Cabbage
Roasted cabbage is a versatile side dish! I love it with steak, juicy pork chops, chicken breasts, and ginger garlic marinated shrimp. It’s also wonderful next to other sides like roasted carrots, roasted potatoes (roast at the same temperature), sautéed green beans, and a simple salad. 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2Prepare the cabbage by cutting it into four wedges and removing the core. Next, slice the wedges into strips about 1/2 inch thick. 3Add the cabbage to the baking sheet and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper. Spread into one layer. 4Roast 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. 5Toss with lemon juice, and serve.
