The roasted Savoy cabbage wedges are tender on the inside with a crispy, crunchy exterior. Roasting enhances the cabbage's natural sweetness, making it the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.ย
These roasted Savoy cabbage wedges are one of my favorite side dishes! They are easy to make, they look beautiful, and they are incredibly delicious! No soggy, boiled cabbage! You can customize the seasoning with salt and pepper or any spices you prefer. With a quick prep, this simple dish is ready in no time and pairs perfectly with any meal.
To make a complete Thanksgiving dinner, serve baked Savoy cabbage wedges with Dutch Oven Turkey Breast and Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes, like we did last time, or with Thanksgiving Roast Chicken, Dried Cranberry Sauce, and Cornbread without Buttermilk. For dessert, make a Philadelphia Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Ingredients: 3 + spices and olive oil
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Recipe ingredients
Savoy cabbage: You will need a whole head of Savoy cabbage weighing more or less 2 lbs (1 kg). The size is not vital; if your cabbage is much smaller, cut it into only 4 wedges; if itโs larger, cut it into eight wedges or thick slices, or increase the roasting time slightly.ย
- I often make this roasted cabbage recipe with sweetheart cabbage. Regular green cabbage and white or red cabbage are great, too, but as they are a bit firmer, they might need a few extra minutes in the oven, so make sure to check.ย
- Try these fantastic Cabbage Fritters, or make this Chicken and Cabbage Soup.ย
Seasoning: Grated garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice and some lemon zest, rosemary, red pepper flakes (chili flakes or cayenne pepper โ all to taste), sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
- You can use just salt and pepper if thatโs all you have, or any other spices you like. I often use a store-bought seasoning mix for vegetables or potatoes - it all works perfectly.
Feta cheese is from a block of cheese, not already crumbled cheese. You can substitute it with Parmesan cheese, Gruyรจre, Swiss, blue cheese, or any other tasty, melty cheese you prefer.
See the recipe card for complete information on ingredients and quantities.
How to roast Savoy cabbage?
Step #1:ย Remove the outer leaves, rinse and dry the cabbage, then cut it in half through the core. Slice each half into 3 thick wedges, cutting through the core to keep them intact. Place the wedges on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
Step #2:ย In a small bowl, mix seasoning ingredients and whisk in the oil.
Step #3:ย Brush the cabbage wedges with the seasoning on both sides using a pastry brush.
Step #4:ย Roast for 30 minutes in the hot oven, flipping halfway, add crumbled feta, and roast for another 5-10 minutes.
Tips
Donโt remove the core, as the wedges will fall apart without it. If the core is still too tough after roasting, you can remove the hardest part of it when serving.
Keep an eye on the wedges toward the end of roasting to ensure they donโt burn. The edges should be crispy and brown, and only the outer leaves should be slightly charred. Check out these Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes; they also make an excellent Thanksgiving side dish.
Store and reheat
To store roasted Savoy cabbage wedges, let them cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
To reheat, place the wedges on a baking sheet and warm them in a preheated oven at 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, reheat in the microwave, though the texture may not be as crispy.
What to serve with roasted cabbage?
They are the perfect side dish for almost anything. They are also perfectly satisfying, even if served with just a bit of crusty bread, such as Guinness Soda Bread, Hummus without Garlic, or Lemon Rice.
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๐ Recipe
Roasted Savoy Cabbage
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large chefโs knife
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Savoy cabbage weighing about 2 lbs/ 900 g Note 1
- 3 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- zest from ยฝ lemon
- ยฝ teaspoon rosemary
- ยผ - ยฝ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
- ยฝ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2.5-3.5 oz feta cheese 75-100 g as needed, Note 2
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF/ 200ยฐC. Brush the baking sheet with a bit of oil.
- Prepare the Savoy cabbage: Remove the outer wilted leaves. Rinse the cabbage and dry it well. Cut it in half through the core, then slice each half into 3 wedges, cutting through the core again to keep the wedges intact (Note 3). Place the wedges on the greased baking sheet.
- Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the grated garlic, lemon juice and zest, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture emulsifies slightly.
- Brush the cabbage pieces with the seasoning mixture on both sides.
- Roast the Savoy cabbage for 15 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the pieces and roast them for another 15 minutes.
- Add feta: Remove them from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled feta on top. Roast for another 5 to 10 minutes until the cabbage is lightly charred and the cheese is soft.
Notes
- Substitute Savoy cabbage with sweetheart, green, white, or red cabbage. The last three mentioned are a bit firmer, so ensure they are tender before removing them from the oven.
- Substitute feta with other cheese such as Parmesan, Gruyรจre, Swiss, or blue cheese.
- Donโt remove the core, as the wedges will fall apart without it. If the core is still too tough after roasting, you can remove the hardest part of it when serving.
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