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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Lemon Garlic Butter

Published: Mar 7, 2019 · Modified: Mar 12, 2022 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Are you looking for an easy vegetable side dish?  Roasted cabbage wedges served with lemon garlic butter is a terrific choice.  Cabbage is a vegetable that we all need to eat more of, but a lot of people don't like it boiled.

What's the solution?  Roasting it!

holding one of the roasted cabbage wedges with a spoon
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When it is roasted, it becomes sweeter and takes on a slightly nutty taste.  Just brush on some olive oil and sprinkle on a bit of salt and pepper, and let your oven do the work.

You can eat it plain or with a sauce, dressing or flavored butter drizzled on top.  For this recipe, mince up some garlic and let it cook in butter until they both turn a golden brown.  Next, add a splash of lemon juice and brush on the garlic brown butter.

Now the humble cabbage wedge has just been elevated to an elegant side!

How to Make

Remove the loose, tough outer leaves.

cabbage for cabbage wedges on a tray

Cut it into 8 wedges with a sharp knife, keeping the core intact.  Gather the olive oil, salt, and pepper.

cabbage wedges with salt, pepper, and oil

Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and brush both sides of the wedges with olive oil.

brushing oil on cabbage wedges

Sprinkle on the salt and black pepper.

sprinkling salt and pepper on cabbage wedges

Lay cut side down and roast for 20 minutes at 400°F.  Remove from the oven and carefully flip the wedges over and roast for another 20 minutes, or until the outer edges are browned and crispy and fork tender.

You may want to increase or decrease the cooking time, as each cabbage is a different size, and each oven cooks at a slightly different temperature.  For a more caramelized look, cook longer on each side at 400°F.

raw cabbage wedges on a tray

While the wedges are roasting, gather the ingredients for the lemon garlic butter.

lemon garlic butter ingredients for roasted cabbage wedges

Melt the butter over medium high heat and add the minced garlic.

melted butter for roasted cabbage wedges

Stir constantly until the butter and garlic turn a golden brown color.

stirring lemon garlic butter in a pot for roasted cabbage wedges

Remove from the heat and pour the browned butter and garlic into a small bowl.

toppings for roasted cabbage wedges

Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and add a sprinkle or two of salt and pepper. Stir and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

stirring lemon garlic butter for roasted cabbage wedges

When the wedges are still warm, brush the warm lemon garlic butter onto both sides of each wedge.  Cut off the core that extends past the arch for a pretty presentation.

brushing lemon garlic butter on roasted cabbage wedges

Recipe FAQs

How should the cabbage be cut?

  • Remove the loose, tough outer leaves.
  • Cut from top to bottom, straight through the core.
  • Place the cut side down on the chopping board.
  • Make another cut through the core to quarter it.
  • Repeat this cut to get 8 wedges.
  • Keep the inner core on the wedges, as it helps it hold its shape while roasting.

Is cabbage high in fiber?

Yes, it is high in soluble fiber, as it is 87% water.  The fiber helps you feel full, making it a popular food choice for weight loss.

Do you have to use green cabbage?

No, feel free to use red or savoy.  Since red is round and tightly compacted like green, it should cook similarly.

How do you reheat this?

  • In a 350 F oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Use a cast iron skillet, over medium low heat, for 3 minutes per side.

What do you eat with this dish?

  • Corned beef
  • Pork chops
  • Smoked meat
  • Lamb
  • Roasted potatoes, leeks, carrots, onions

Variations

  • Want this as the main course?  Serve a tomato sauce over top with a side of rice.
  • Want this as a base for a simple salad?  Drizzle a mustard vinaigrette over top, and garnish with chopped green onion.
  • Want to add some cheese as garnish?  Try blue cheese, feta, or shaved parmesan.
  • Want to add some nuts?  Try walnuts or pine nuts.
  • Want to add more spices?  Try fennel seeds, celery seeds, coriander, mustard seeds, and caraway seeds.
  • Want a more Asian flavor?  Try sesame oil, soy sauce, and lime juice.

Expert Tips

  • Use a heavy tight leaved cabbage for the best results.
  • Cut the wedges the same size so they will be cooked through at the same time.
  • Don't remove the core until after it's cooked as it is helps the wedge keep it's shape when you flip it.
  • Don't want to use aluminum foil?  Use parchment paper, but make sure to keep the oven temperature no hotter than 420°F.
  • Roast on the middle rack in a hot oven set at 400°F, 425°F or 450°F.  Adjust cooking times for a hotter oven.
  • Want it more caramelized?  Cook it longer on each side at 400°F or increase temperature to 425°F, but watch carefully so that it doesn't burn.

Hungry for more? Check out these fantastic Irish recipes!

  • Frozen Grasshopper Pie
  • Dublin Coddle Recipe (Irish Stew)
  • Easy Mushy Peas Recipe
  • Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

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holding one of the roasted cabbage wedges on a spoon

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Lemon Garlic Butter

Roasted cabbage wedges are an easy healthy side dish you can serve for a low carb dinner.  Simply use fresh green cabbage, garlic, lemon and butter.   Enjoy the health benefits of this quick vegetarian recipe that can be roasted in the oven on one tray.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cooked cabbage, lemon garlic butter, roasted cabbage
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Brooke

Ingredients
 

For the Roasted Cabbage

  • 1 medium green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • sprinkle of salt and pepper

For the Lemon Garlic Butter

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 4 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • sprinkle of salt and pepper
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Instructions

Roasting the Cabbage

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.  Line a large cookie sheet with foil.
  • Take off the outer leaves.  Using a large knife, cut it into 8 pieces by cutting it in half, then in quarters, etc.  Leave the stem and core on, as it helps it hold its shape.
  • Place it on the foil-lined cookie sheet.  Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  • Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then carefully turn with a flipper and roast for another 20 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges and fork tender.  Use your own judgement for cooking time, as each cabbage is a different size, and ovens will cook at different temperatures unless it's been calibrated.

Making the Lemon Garlic Brown Butter

  • While the wedges are roasting, mince the four cloves of garlic.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add in the garlic.  Constantly stir with a wooden spoon until the butter and garlic turns a golden  brown.
  • Remove from the heat and pour the browned butter and garlic into a small bowl.
  • Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  Stir again and adjust seasonings to taste.
  • When the roasted cabbage is ready to serve, brush the lemon garlic butter onto each wedge.
  • Cut off the core that extends past the arch for a pretty presentation.
  • Serve warm with a bowl of Dublin coddle and boxty bread.

Notes

  • For the best results, use a heavy tight leaved cabbage.
  • If the wedges are cut the same size, they will be done at the same time.
  • Help keep the wedge's shape when you flip it by not removing the core until after it's cooked.
  • Use a hot oven 400 to 450 F, and roast on the middle rack.
  • The hotter the oven the quicker the cooking time.  At 450 F, the cooking time will be 12 minutes per side, or until it's the color you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 22mg (1%)Potassium: 209mg (6%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 289IU (6%)Vitamin C: 42mg (51%)Calcium: 48mg (5%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

This recipe was originally published on February 22, 2018.

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  1. Alex

    May 28, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    The scent is lovely and the flavors of lemon, garlic, and spices bring the cabbage together. The crispy parts of the wedges is rather delightful, and you will want another piece!

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    • Emma

      May 28, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Alex!

      Reply
  2. Ashley

    November 14, 2020 at 2:02 am

    5 stars
    Phenomenal and so versatile, such an elegant presentation, recommendations, and delicious cabbage recipe! I'm really amazed by your straightforward recipe and the numerous variations to change it up; what a fantastic way to use cabbage. Really looking forward to trying this and your other recipes, thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Emma

      November 14, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Ashley! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed the post and we're excited to hear how you enjoy our recipes!

      Reply
  3. Tammy

    November 09, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    I just made this for dinner and everyone loved it, including my husband who normally hates cabbage. The lemon garlic butter was amazing. The cabbage fell apart in the oven so it wasn’t pretty but it was delicious.

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    • Emma

      November 10, 2020 at 9:08 am

      That's awesome to hear, Tammy! We're so glad that your family enjoyed the cabbage so much. We love that lemon garlic butter too!

      Reply
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