Garlic Parmesan Melting Cabbage
This recipe transforms cabbage into tender, savory wedges with crispy edges using garlic and Parmesan cheese. It is an easy vegetable side dish perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove any loose outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage head into 4 equal wedges, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the oil mixture evenly over all sides of each cabbage wedge.
- Place the wedges cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each wedge.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- You can use this recipe for low carb cabbage meals.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- If you prefer softer edges, roast for a few extra minutes until the edges caramelize slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 12