Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Garlic and Smoked Paprika
In short: Cabbage wedges brushed with garlicky smoked paprika oil and roasted until the edges crisp and the centers turn sweet and tender. It takes about 45 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 185 kcal
Roasting turns cabbage into a different vegetable. The outer leaves go crisp and almost chip-like, and the center softens and sweetens. Cut into wedges through the core so the leaves stay attached, brushed with garlicky paprika oil and roasted hot, it is an inexpensive side that looks impressive. Serve it with sausages, roast pork or chicken, or a grain bowl. Leftovers are good chopped into soups or stirred into pasta.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut it in half through the core, then cut each half into 4 wedges, keeping some core on each wedge to hold the leaves together.
- Stir together the olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Lay the wedges on the tray with a cut side down. Brush the top side generously with half of the oil, working it between the leaves.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the wedges and brush with the remaining oil. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the edges are dark brown and crisp and the core is tender when pierced.
- Drizzle with the vinegar, sprinkle with the parsley and serve hot.
Tips
- Cut the wedges evenly, about 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) at the thick end, so they cook at the same speed. Brush oil between the leaves, since that is where the flavor builds.
- Red cabbage and pointed cabbage also roast well. Serve with a squeeze of lemon, toasted chopped almonds or a spoonful of plant-based yogurt.
Questions and answers
How do I stop roasted cabbage from burning?
Use parchment paper, keep the oven at 220°C (425°F) or lower and check at 25 minutes. Dark, crisp edges are good, but black ones taste bitter.
Can I roast red cabbage the same way?
Yes, with the same timing. The color bleeds a little, so keep it on its own tray.
Can I make roasted cabbage ahead of time?
Roast it up to a day ahead and reheat it in a hot oven for 10 minutes to recrisp the edges.
How long does it take to make Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Garlic and Smoked Paprika?
About 45 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Garlic and Smoked Paprika?
About 185 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 185 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 325 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
