When you need a healthy and delicious side that you can assemble effortlessly, roasted cabbage quarters never disappoint.
Baked Cabbage Quarters
The easiest way to turn veggies into a mouthwatering side dish? Roast them in the oven! That’s what I do with these roasted cabbage quarters to make them tender and caramelized. Just as good as baked cabbage pieces, but with no chopping. Woohoo!
Roasting veggies like cabbage and cauliflower is my favorite trick to help my family eat more vegetables. No more boring greens or sides that nobody eats. I tell you, this roasted cabbage will be a huge hit in your house too!
Seasoning Options for Roasted Cabbage
I love the flavor profile that garlic powder brings to roasted cabbage quarters. Feel free to omit it and stick to the salt, pepper, and olive oil combo. Dried thyme or Italian seasoning also pair great with cabbage. Sometimes, I add chili flakes, Cajun seasoning, or a little cayenne pepper for extra heat. I experiment with these flavors on my roasted cabbage steaks as well. They’re so good!
How to Roast Cabbage in the Oven
Check out what to do to turn cabbage quarters into a delicious roasted side dish:
- Prep the cabbage.
While the oven preheats, cut the half cabbage head in quarters, placing the flat side over the counters so it doesn’t move. - Season.
Place the cabbage quarters over a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and add the seasonings. - Roast.
After 15 minutes in the oven, flip the cabbage and keep roasting it for another 15 minutes. Squeeze some lemon juice on top before serving.
Laura’s Tips and Tricks
The cabbage’s core keeps the quarters from falling apart and it’s delicious, so do not remove it.
Quarters of similar size ensure they roast evenly in the oven.
Lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil makes clean-up a breeze!
Flipping the cabbage quarters halfway through ensures golden and caramelized wedges on both sides.
With the oven at 450F, it takes about 30 minutes to roast the cabbage quarters, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
Serving Roasted Cabbage
These delicious roasted cabbage quarters pair great with baked chicken pieces, crispy chicken tenders, seared Cajun salmon, pork chops, or oven beef kabobs. For a meatless meal, serve with more veggies, lentils, beans, or mashed potatoes.
Roasted Cabbage Quarters
Ingredients
- ½ head of cabbage, quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Ground pepper
- Lemon, optional for serving
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 450F with the top rack in the middle of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Quarter the cabbage by slicing it in half, putting the flat side down on the counter, and then slicing it into quarters -first through the middle, then quarter on one side then the other.
- Place the cabbage quarters on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic, salt, and pepper. I sometimes like to sprinkle some chili flakes for heat.
Roast:
- Roast the cabbage in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven, flip the cabbage over, and continue roasting for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve:
- Serve the roasted cabbage hot, and squeeze a little lemon over the top.
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Mimi says
I love cabbage, this is my new recipe! My family enjoyed it so much.
Vidhya says
What a great recipe! It was so flavorful and delicious!
Mery says
amazing recipe! My kids are not much into cabbage, but they did eat roasted in the oven!
Kristin says
These are so good. Roasting them gets them so soft and brings out their sweetness. Delicious.
Maria says
These were so good. I paired them with some grilled chicken, and we loved it.