This roasted cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage seasoned with olive oil and spices, then oven baked until tender and browned. A simple and inexpensive side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood.

I love to serve roasted vegetable side dish recipes as an accompaniment to our meals. Some of my favorite include roasted butternut squash, roasted root vegetables, roasted acorn squash, roasted asparagus, roasted green beans and these flavorful roasted cabbage wedges.

Roasted cabbage on a pan topped with fresh parsley.

I always have a head of cabbage in my refrigerator. It’s inexpensive, healthy and lasts a long time. My favorite way to enjoy this veggie is with this easy roasted cabbage recipe. This recipe takes just minutes to put together, and always gets rave reviews.

Roasted Cabbage Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need green cabbage, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice and parsley.

How Do You Make Roasted Cabbage?

Cut your cabbage into slices, cabbage steaks or wedges, then place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle or brush olive oil over the cabbage, then season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast the cabbage at high heat until golden brown and tender. After the cabbage is cooked, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a little lemon juice. Serve and enjoy!

Raw cabbage wedges on a pan.

Tips For The Perfect Side Dish

  • I find that this recipe tastes best hot from the oven so that the cabbage has crispy edges. You can refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave, or in a covered dish in the oven.
  • Line the sheet pan with foil coated in cooking spray for easy clean up.
  • Garnish the finished dish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for an elegant presentation.
  • This recipe works with any variety of cabbage including purple cabbage or savory cabbage.
  • Make sure all of your cabbage wedges are similar in size so that they cook at the same rate.
  • This roasted cabbage is great when served alongside Instant Pot corned beef, roasted chicken, grilled steak or broiled salmon.

Quick Tip

If you like your cabbage to be extra crispy, you can broil it for 3-4 minutes at the end of the bake time.

Cabbage seasoned with olive oil and spices.

Recipe FAQs

How do you slice a cabbage?

First trim a thin slice off the bottom of the cabbage head. From there, you can slice your cabbage one of two ways. You can either cut the cabbage in half lengthwise, then cut it into 8 wedges, or cut it width wise into slices. Either way will work just fine for this recipe. I prefer to use wedges because each piece contains part of the core which helps to keep the cabbage intact in the oven.

What is the best method of cooking cabbage?

The best method of cooking cabbage is one that allows this vegetable to caramelize, which really brings out its flavors. High heat methods such as roasting and sauteeing are the best way to cook cabbage because you get a nice browned exterior and tender interior.

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Cooked cabbage wedges laying on a sheet pan.

Roasted Cabbage Flavor Variations

While this recipe is delicious as-is, you can add other flavors to customize it to your tastes.

  • Bacon: Add 1/2 cup of cooked crumbled bacon right before serving.
  • Spicy: Sprinkle crushed chili flakes over the top of the cabbage before it goes into the oven.
  • Seasonings: Amp up the seasonings by adding smoked paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning or even ranch powder to taste.
  • Cheese: Add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese during the last 10 minutes of the baking time.
  • Vegetables: Feel free to add other veggies to the pan such as wedges of red onion, mushrooms, butternut squash, cauliflower or sliced carrots.
  • Herbs: Swap out the parsley for dill, basil or chives.
Roasted cabbage served with pork chops and sweet potatoes.

This dish transforms ordinary cabbage to something spectacular. You simply can’t go wrong with roasted cabbage!

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Roasted Cabbage

AuthorSara Welch
Roasted cabbage on a pan topped with fresh parsley.
This roasted cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage seasoned with olive oil and spices, then oven baked until tender and browned. A simple and inexpensive side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood.
Time
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Serves 8

Ingredients 

  • 1 head cabbage cut into 8 equal wedges or slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • cooking spray

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the cabbage pieces in a single layer on the pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the top.
  • Season the cabbage with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cabbage is browned and tender.
  • Drizzle the lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Notes

  1. I find that this recipe tastes best hot from the oven so that the cabbage has crispy edges. You can refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave, or in a covered dish in the oven.
  2. If you like your cabbage to be extra crispy, you can broil it for 3-4 minutes at the end of the bake time.
  3. Line the sheet pan with foil coated in cooking spray for easy clean up.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. 5 stars
    OMG, found a cool recipe, then like the sunny blue sky after a rainy period, I kept finding another, and then another, shining a stream of light through my dining room window. Out of the first 6 or 7, I have 5 saved for future meals. I’m saving Dinner At The Zoo as a favorite. This feedback is for all the saved recipes and meal ideas. Gonna keep looking at more.

  2. 5 stars
    This recipe was so easy to make, it literally just took me a few minutes to do this. We like it extra crispy to tried broiled it for 3 minutes and it was just perfect!

  3. 5 stars
    I haven’t been a huge cabbage fan, but roasting it is a complete game changer! It completely changes the flavor and texture and I like it so much better now!