Melted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Recipe
Melted Cabbage is a deliciously simple roasted vegetable dish featuring tender, caramelized cabbage wedges brushed with a savory garlic butter and olive oil mixture, topped with melted parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. This easy side dish bursts with flavor and makes a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
- Author: Windy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Vegetables
- 1 medium green cabbage, cut into thick wedges
Seasoning & Toppings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Arrange Cabbage Wedges: Place the thick cabbage wedges on the prepared baking sheet, laying them flat side down and spacing them evenly to allow for even roasting.
- Brush with Seasoning: Generously brush each cabbage wedge on all sides with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring full coverage to infuse flavor during roasting.
- Roast the Cabbage: Roast the cabbage in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. About halfway through cooking, flip the wedges to ensure even caramelization and roasting on both sides until golden brown.
- Add Parmesan and Melt: Remove the cabbage from the oven and immediately sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the hot wedges. Allow the cheese to melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and serve the melted cabbage warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For a sharper flavor, use aged parmesan cheese.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute butter with vegan butter and omit the parmesan or use vegan cheese.
- Ensure the cabbage wedges are thick enough to hold together during roasting.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the cabbage wedges.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Keywords: melted cabbage, roasted cabbage, garlic butter cabbage, parmesan cabbage, easy vegetable side dish, roasted greens