Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges (Printable)

Caramelized cabbage wedges with garlic oil and parmesan. Crispy edges, tender centers, irresistibly savory.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 or oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make:

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, mix the olive oil and minced garlic together.
04 - Brush the garlic oil generously over the cut sides of each cabbage wedge.
05 - In another bowl, combine Parmesan, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cabbage wedges.
06 - 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.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The cabbage gets sweet and caramelized on the outside while staying tender inside, creating a texture contrast that keeps you reaching for more.
  • It costs less than most vegetables but tastes fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.
  • You can prep it in under ten minutes and let the oven do all the work while you handle everything else.
  • The garlic oil soaks into every layer, and the Parmesan forms these irresistible crispy golden patches.
02 -
  • Do not skip turning the wedges halfway through, I forgot once and ended up with one perfectly crispy side and one pale soggy side.
  • If your cabbage wedges are thicker than two inches, add five more minutes to the roasting time or they will stay tough in the middle.
  • Let the baking sheet get hot in the oven before adding the cabbage if you want extra caramelization on the bottom.
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to get the garlic oil deep into the cabbage layers, it makes every bite flavorful instead of just the surface.
  • Roast the wedges on the lower oven rack if you want the bottoms extra caramelized and crispy.
  • Do not crowd the pan, give each wedge room to breathe so the edges crisp up instead of steaming.
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