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Easy Oven Baked Cabbage with Mustard Sauce

Over Roasted Cabbage with Mustard Sauce

Crispy and easy oven-baked cabbage with mustard sauce makes a great side dish for any meal. What I love about this recipe is that it has about five ingredients, it only takes about five minutes to assemble, and the oven takes care of the rest.

 

Making its appearance at the most casual and elegant of restaurants, salad wedges are all the rave these days. But why wait to go out to enjoy? With about five ingredients and a few minutes, I have the most deliciously satisfying and fancy roasted cabbage with mustard sauce recipe for you.

Why Use Mustard When baking Cabbage?

Why not? It adds a slightly sweet and spicy flavor to these baked cabbage wedges. This green cabbage is the perfect base for this mouthwatering mustard sauce, you might want to make extra to drizzle on after.

Ingredients Needed to Make Baked Cabbage with Mustard Sauce?

Green cabbage– Holds up extremely well in the oven, can use red cabbage as well.

Olive oil, lemon juice, and whole grain mustard– Helps to keep the moisture in the cabbage as it roasts in the oven, not having this olive oil concoction will result in a dry roasted cabbage! This threesome pairs perfectly with the cabbage and is the star of the show that packs a flavor punch.

Sea salt and black pepper– It’s important to season any salad, so salt and pepper are a must to round all the flavors out here.

Fresh parsley– Totally optional here but it makes for a beautiful presentation.

over roasted cabbage ingredients

How To Make Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Mustard?

STEP 1: MIX THE SAUCE

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a roasting pan with parchment paper.

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard and set aside.

Sauce for Oven Roasted Cabbage

STEP 2: PREPARE THE CABBAGE

Peel off the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut into 8 same-size wedges, cutting through the core and stem end, and arrange in a single layer onto the pan.

Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of each cabbage wedge with the mixture, then season generously with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. 

Turn the cabbage wedges carefully, brushing the other side with the mixture remembering to season generously with salt and pepper.

STEP 3: ROAST THE CABBAGE

Roast cabbage until the side touching the pan is nicely browned, this will take about 20 minutes.

Remove the sheet pan from the oven, turn each wedge carefully, then place it back in the oven roasting until you get that beautiful caramel color, that’s cooked through with a bit of chewiness remaining. This will take an additional 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Is This Recipe for BAKED CABBAGE with Mustard Sauce Gluten-Free?

Yes, for all my GF fans out there, this recipe for roasted cabbage with mustard sauce is gluten-free.

How Long Does Roasted Cabbage Last?

Roasted cabbage with mustard will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator and can be reheated on the stovetop or oven. I will advise against reheating in the microwave as the texture changes and becomes mushy.

How To Store Cooked Cabbage?

Roasted cabbage wedges with mustard can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze Cooked cabbage?

Yes, you can.  Shred the leftover cabbage wedges and store them in freezer freezer-friendly storage container or a freezer zip-lock bag.  Frozen cabbage can be to broth, soups, and stir fry.  

Easy Oven Baked Cabbage with Mustard Sauce

Crispy and easy oven-baked cabbage makes a great side dish for any meal. What I love about this recipe is that it has about five ingredients, it only takes about five minutes to assemble, and the oven takes care of the rest.

  • Course: Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 head green cabbage (large)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • Sea salt (generous amount)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (generous amount)
  • Parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a roasting pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cut cabbage into 8 same-size wedges, cutting through the core and stem end. Arrange in a single layer onto the pan and set aside.

  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard.

  4. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of each cabbage wedge with the mixture, then season generously with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.

  5. Turn the cabbage wedges carefully, brushing the other side with the mixture remembering to season generously with salt and pepper.

  6. Roast the cabbage wedges until the side touching the pan is nicely browned, this will take about 20 minutes.

  7. Remove the sheet pan from the oven, turn each wedge carefully, then place back in the oven roasting until caramel in color and is cooked through with a bit of chewiness remaining. This will take an additional 20 minutes.

  8. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Meal Prep Ideas

  1. To prepare the cabbage, discard the outer leaves of the cabbage.

  2. Feel free to make the olive oil mixture ahead of time if you are short on time.

  3. If you are taking this for a work lunch or on a picnic, it should store well in an airtight container and also taste great at room temperature.

  4. If you are feeling adventurous, try to add some roasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey, not only is this a delicious combination but it makes for a lovely presentation as well.

BON APPÉTIT!

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Things You Can Serve with OVEN-ROASTED Cabbage 

OVEN-BAKED cabbage wedges with mustard are one of the most adaptable side dishes, which is why it is one of my go-to recipes all year round. Here are a few dishes that will taste amazing with these easy and delicious roasted cabbage wedges.

Roasted cabbage wedges with mustard sauce make an easy and yummy side dish. Surprise your guests with this beautifully attractive salad accompaniment to your next potluck. A few things to remember, allow the wedges to roast properly on each side for maximum flavor and texture, although they taste best right out of the oven, it is still delicious at room temperature as well. And finally, don’t skimp on the salt and pepper, having perfectly seasoned roasted cabbage wedges with mustard is super important.

Nutritional Information

There are a multitude of health benefits to these Roasted Cabbage Wedges if prepared as directed. Here are a few you can gain by using the ingredients in this dish:

  • Cabbage- It is high in Vitamin C and Vitamin K and can help improve digestive health.
  • Olive oil- It is rich in monounsaturated fats, may prevent strokes, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Lemon juice- This is a great source of Vitamin C and can aid in improving digestive and heart health.
  • Whole grain mustard- Containing iron, calcium, selenium, and phosphorus, this low-calorie condiment option, can help to regulate blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
  • Parsley- It is rich in antioxidants, supports bone health, and may improve heart health.
  • It’s healthy
  • It’s vegan
  • It’s egg-free
  • It’s dairy-free

Bon Appétit

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