Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges (Print view)

Tender cabbage wedges, roasted and caramelized, then coated with garlic oil and crispy Parmesan. An irresistible savory side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cut into 8 wedges, core intact

→ Garlic Oil

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Cheese & Seasonings

04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Arrange the cabbage wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and minced garlic until well combined.
04 - Brush the garlic oil generously over the cut sides of each cabbage wedge.
05 - In another bowl, combine Parmesan, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cabbage wedges.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, turning the wedges halfway through, until the edges are golden and crispy and the centers are tender.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the edges get crispy while the centers stay meltingly tender creates this perfect texture that even vegetable skeptics cannot resist
  • Prep takes ten minutes and then your oven does all the heavy lifting while you handle everything else on your plate
  • One head of cabbage feeds four people generously which makes this one of the most budget friendly side dishes you will ever make
02 -
  • That core holding the wedges together is absolutely essential so do not be tempted to remove it or you will end up with separated leaves instead of those beautiful intact wedges
  • The cheese will create these gorgeous crispy edges that might stick to the pan so give them about two minutes to cool before trying to move them
  • Space between wedges is not optional because crowding the pan will steam the cabbage instead of roasting it into caramelized perfection
03 -
  • Sprinkle an extra tablespoon of Parmesan during the last five minutes of roasting for those gorgeous cheese crisps everyone will fight over
  • Try purple cabbage for a stunning presentation that tastes exactly the same but looks absolutely gorgeous on the plate
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