Description
Crispy roasted cabbage wedges offer a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish with complex layers of flavor. Creamy onion Dijon sauce provides rich, tangy harmony that will draw you back for another satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds / 680 grams green cabbage (½ medium)
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil (or regular olive oil)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 3 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps minced fresh onion
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- Chopped chives (optional)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for perfect roasting environment.
- Cabbage Sectioning: Divide cabbage half into four symmetrical wedges, maintaining structural integrity and arranging carefully on prepared baking sheet.
- Initial Seasoning: Brush cabbage wedges comprehensively with oil, ensuring complete surface coverage, then season generously with salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Roasting Process: Place baking sheet in preheated oven, roasting for 18-22 minutes total. Flip wedges midway through cooking to achieve deep golden edges and exceptional caramelization.
- Sauce Creation: Simultaneously prepare sauce by combining butter, onion, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring intermittently until ingredients meld into a smooth, aromatic mixture.
- Finishing Touch: Whisk sauce to reincorporate any separated elements, then drizzle generously over roasted cabbage wedges. Optional: Sprinkle with freshly chopped chives or parsley for a vibrant herbal accent.
Notes
- Precise Cabbage Cutting: Slice wedges carefully to maintain structural integrity, ensuring even roasting and attractive presentation.
- Oil Application Technique: Brush oil thoroughly on both sides of cabbage wedges, creating a golden, crispy exterior that enhances flavor and prevents burning.
- Sauce Consistency Tip: Whisk sauce vigorously before serving to reintegrate ingredients and achieve a smooth, silky texture that clings perfectly to roasted cabbage.
- Temperature Control Crucial: Monitor oven heat closely to achieve caramelization without burning, creating a balance between crispy edges and tender cabbage interior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg