Roasted Cabbage

There’s no shortage of things to do with that big head of cabbage in the fridge. Although I love to use it in cabbage soups, salads or homemade sauerkraut, making roasted cabbage is the way to go when you’re looking for a quick and comforting cabbage recipe.

Our roasted cabbage recipe takes cabbage steaks and seasons them simply with olive oil, salt and pepper, then roasts them at a high temperature until they’re tender on the inside and caramelized on the outside. Whether you’re trying to work more vegetables into your diet or you’re just a fan of this hearty winter vegetable, try oven-roasted cabbage as a side dish that will have you reaching for seconds.

Roasted Cabbage Ingredients

• Cabbage: Use a large head of green cabbage for this recipe. Red cabbage tastes very similar and has a beautiful color when cooked, but it might need more time in the oven since it’s a bit heartier.
• Olive oil: Olive oil helps give the cabbage a good sear in the roasting pan.
• Seasoning: This roasted cabbage recipe uses just salt and pepper to bring out the cabbage’s natural flavors.

Directions

Step 1: Prep the cabbage

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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the cabbage slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.

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Brush both sides with olive oil.

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Sprinkle the cabbage with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Roast the cabbage

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Roast until the cabbage is tender and browned, about 50 to 60 minutes, flipping halfway through. If desired, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper just before serving.

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Roasted Cabbage Variations

• Make it cheesy: Adding cheese to your food is always a good idea, and this roasted cabbage recipe is no exception. Pull the cabbage out of the oven 10 minutes early, then grate some salty Parmesan over the cabbage to let it melt in the oven. Or give it a good, cheesy dusting just before serving.
• Add some more flavor: Try tossing some different seasonings on before you roast cabbage, such as garlic, onion or chili powder, or a spice blend like za’atar. You could even drizzle some honey over it. When it’s done cooking, finish it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
• Top it with bacon: Bring some added richness to this dish by topping it with crispy bacon crumbles.

How to Store Roasted Cabbage

Roasted cabbage stores easily in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will lose some of the crispy edges, but you can get that back when you reheat it.

How long does roasted cabbage last?

Store your roasted cabbage in the fridge for up to four days.

How do you reheat roasted cabbage?

Reheat roasted cabbage in the oven at 400° or in a hot pan on the stovetop until it’s warm to the touch and crisped up around the edges.

Roasted Cabbage Tips

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Can you cut cabbage another way for roasting?

You can cut cabbage in all sorts of ways for roasting. You can cut it into 1-inch-wide slices or thicker wedges. If it’s a smaller cabbage, you can even just quarter it. The one thing you want to avoid is cutting it too thin, which can make it fall apart during cooking.

What can you serve with roasted cabbage?

Roasted cabbage makes a great side dish to any protein-heavy main dish, from fish to chicken and steak. My favorite way to eat roasted cabbage is with German recipes like schnitzel, pork chops, sausages, mashed potatoes or spaetzle.

Can you use different types of cabbage?

When it comes to cooking cabbage, some varieties are better than others for roasting. Green and red cabbage both have very firm leaves, which hold up well to roasting. Savoy cabbage can also be roasted, but it won’t take as long to cook in the oven. Napa cabbage has much thinner leaves; if you do roast it, keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.