Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges (Printable)

Caramelized cabbage wedges with garlic oil and crispy Parmesan cheese. Ready in 45 minutes. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

# 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 - Arrange cabbage wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic.
04 - Brush 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 pepper.
06 - Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the cabbage wedges.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning the wedges halfway through, until the edges are golden and crispy and the centers are tender.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edges get golden and crispy while the inside stays sweet and tender, almost like two textures in one bite.
  • Its one of those recipes that looks impressive but requires almost no effort or fancy ingredients.
  • You can prep it in under ten minutes and let the oven do all the real work.
  • The parmesan forms a salty, nutty crust that makes even cabbage skeptics go back for seconds.
02 -
  • Do not cut the core out completely or your wedges will fall apart during roasting, learned that the hard way on my first attempt.
  • If your garlic starts to burn, tent the pan loosely with foil for the last ten minutes to protect it while the cabbage finishes cooking.
  • Let the cabbage sit at room temperature for a few minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly all the way through.
03 -
  • Use a really hot oven to get the best caramelization, anything below 400°F and you'll end up with steamed cabbage instead of roasted.
  • If your baking sheet is crowded, use two pans so the wedges have room to crisp up properly instead of releasing steam.
  • Taste your parmesan before seasoning, some varieties are saltier than others and you may need to adjust the added salt accordingly.
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