Description
Melted Cabbage is a simple yet flavorful roasted side dish featuring thick wedges of cabbage coated in a garlic butter and olive oil mixture, roasted until golden and caramelized, then topped with melted parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. This recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy cabbage with a rich, savory twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, cut into thick wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to ensure the cabbage doesn’t stick and cooks evenly.
- Make garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful brush-on sauce for the cabbage.
- Arrange cabbage wedges: Place the cabbage wedges flat side down on the lined baking sheet, spacing them apart so that each piece roasts properly without steaming.
- Brush with mixture: Generously brush each cabbage wedge with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring all sides are coated for maximum flavor and caramelization.
- Roast cabbage: Roast the cabbage in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through cooking to achieve even golden browning and caramelization.
- Add parmesan cheese: Once roasted, remove the cabbage wedges from the oven, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serve the melted cabbage warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use thick-cut wedges to ensure the cabbage holds together during roasting and achieves a nice caramelized texture.
- Flipping halfway through roasting helps both sides become evenly golden and tender.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or on the stovetop for best texture retention.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with a vegan cheese to make the recipe vegetarian or vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted cabbage, melted cabbage, garlic butter cabbage, parmesan cabbage, easy side dish, vegetable side
