This crispy and easy oven baked cabbage recipe with mustard sauce makes a great side dish for any meal. It has only about five ingredients, it only takes about five minutes to assemble, and the oven takes care of the rest.
Servings: 8people
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 40 minutesmins
Total Time: 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
1headgreen cabbage, large
2tablespoonsolive oil
2-3tablespoonslemon juice, freshly squeezed
1tablespoonwholegrain mustard
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Line a roasting pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the cabbage into 8 same-size wedges, cutting through the core and stem end. Arrange in a single layer on the pan and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard.
Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of each cabbage wedge with the mixture, then season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Turn the cabbage wedges carefully, brushing the other side with the mixture remembering to add more salt and pepper.
Roast the cabbage wedges for around 20 minutes until the side touching the pan is nicely browned.
Remove from the oven, turn each wedge carefully, and then place back in the oven for an additional 20 minutes, until caramel in color and cooked through with a bit of chewiness remaining.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
Pro Tips & Meal Prep Ideas
To prepare the cabbage, discard the outer leaves of the cabbage.
Feel free to make the olive oil mixture ahead of time if you are short on time.
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.
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.