Ever roasted cabbage? If not, meet your new favorite side dish! If you enjoy roasted Brussels sprouts, you’ll surely love roasted cabbage, which offers similarly irresistible crispy-caramelized-tender bits. Roasted cabbage has a lot going for it, and it’s about time I shared my go-to roasting method. Cabbage is easy to prepare for roasting (much easier than Brussels), very inexpensive, and lasts quite a while in the fridge.
Plus, roasted red cabbage adds an eye-catching purple hue to the dinner table. It’s fun, right? This dish would be a vibrant addition to your Easter meal. Keep cabbage on hand in the vegetable drawer and you can turn it into a simple and nutritious side dish in twenty minutes. I’ll show you how!
Watch How to Make Perfect Roasted Cabbage
Roasted Cabbage Tips
Roasting cabbage is simple, but keep these factors in mind:
You can roast red or green cabbage, but I recommend choosing red.
Red cabbage is typically more dense and less watery than green cabbage, which means it will yield more crispy end results. It also offers a lovely peppery flavor, which you can enhance by sprinkling with freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Don’t overcrowd your baking sheet.
This is key! Overcrowded cabbage will never crisp up, so look at my photos for reference. You can fit up to one pound of cabbage on a large, rimmed baking sheet at one time—that’s one small cabbage or one-half of a small-to-medium cabbage. I highly recommend roasting your vegetables on what’s called a “half-sheet pan,” which is a true kitchen workhorse with ample space and rimmed edges.
How to Roast Cabbage
You’ll find the recipe below. Here’s the gist:
Roasted Cabbage Serving Suggestions
Roasted cabbage is the perfect easy side dish for variety of entrées, especially those that don’t require the oven (that way, your cabbage can roast while you’re preparing the rest of your meal). Roasted cabbage is simple to throw together for a casual lunch at home. I’d love a side of roasted cabbage with a grilled cheese, for example—a great way to incorporate a hefty dose of veggies with a cheesy meal! A few quick suggestions:
Avocado toast Fried eggs or scrambled eggs with toast Sandwiches, in general Simple quesadillas Veggie burgers
More Roasted Vegetables to Enjoy
Roasting vegetables brings out their best flavors. Here’s my growing list of perfected roasted vegetable recipes:
Roasted Asparagus Roasted Beets Roasted Broccoli (Plus Four Variations) Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Carrots (Three Ways) Roasted Cauliflower (Four Ways) Roasted Green Beans Roasted Potatoes Roasted Sweet Potatoes
