Description
This Melted Cabbage recipe offers a delightful combination of tender roasted cabbage wedges infused with golden garlic butter and topped with melted Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it brings a savory, cheesy twist to the humble cabbage with simple, wholesome ingredients and easy oven roasting.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 head Cabbage (Green, savoy, or napa cabbage can be used.)
Fats & Oils
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Can substitute with salted butter, adjust salt accordingly.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Avocado oil or melted ghee can work as alternative.)
Seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced garlic recommended.)
- Salt, to taste (Adjust as needed.)
- Pepper, to taste (Adjust as needed.)
Cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated; pecorino or nutritional yeast can be substituted.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for roasting the cabbage to a perfect golden finish.
- Slice Cabbage: Slice the whole head of cabbage into wedges approximately 1.5 inches thick, maintaining the core intact to hold the wedges together during roasting.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the minced garlic thoroughly, allowing the garlic’s aroma and flavor to infuse the butter.
- Coat Cabbage: Generously coat each cabbage wedge with the garlic butter mixture, making sure the surface and sides are well covered for maximum flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on the coated cabbage wedges to enhance their natural taste and complement the garlic butter.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cabbage wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer to ensure even roasting.
- Roast Cabbage: Roast the cabbage in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until the edges are golden and the cabbage is tender but retains some texture.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the hot cabbage wedges.
- Final Melt: Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the Parmesan cheese has melted and developed a slightly golden crust.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cabbage cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld, optionally garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for color and added aroma.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; pre-minced garlic can be used but will be less aromatic.
- Adjust salt carefully, especially if using salted butter or different cheese varieties.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute butter with vegan margarine and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Ensure wedges are cut evenly for consistent cooking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or can be served as a hearty vegetable side.
