Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges (Print Version)

Caramelized cabbage wedges with garlic oil and Parmesan cheese. A savory vegetarian side dish in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 8 wedges with 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
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Place cabbage wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly with cut sides facing up.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic, stirring well to distribute.
04 - Brush the garlic oil generously over the cut sides of each cabbage wedge using a pastry brush.
05 - In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Sprinkle the Parmesan mixture evenly over all cabbage wedges, ensuring even coverage.
07 - Roast in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning wedges halfway through until edges are golden and crispy with tender centers.
08 - Transfer to serving platter and serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms an underrated vegetable into something caramelized, savory, and genuinely crave-worthy.
  • The crispy parmesan edges give you that addictive crunch you didn't know cabbage could deliver.
  • It comes together with pantry staples and tastes like you fussed over it for hours.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the wedges halfway through, it ensures even browning and prevents one side from burning while the other stays pale.
  • If your cabbage wedges are thicker than two inches, add five more minutes to the roasting time so the centers cook through.
  • Brush the garlic oil on generously, thin coverage won't flavor the cabbage enough and the edges won't crisp properly.
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the garlic oil evenly, it prevents clumps of garlic from burning and ensures every bite is flavorful.
  • If you want a vegan version, swap the parmesan for nutritional yeast mixed with a pinch of garlic powder and it'll still taste deeply savory.
  • For a spicy kick, add a generous pinch of red pepper flakes to the parmesan mixture before sprinkling it on.
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