Roasted Chopped Red Cabbage with Olive Oil Recipe
This Roasted Chopped Red Cabbage recipe delivers tender, caramelized cabbage with crispy, frizzled edges, perfect as a flavorful side dish. Tossed in olive oil and kosher salt, then oven-roasted until richly golden and tender, this simple and healthy dish enhances red cabbage’s natural sweetness and texture with minimal ingredients and effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 small to medium red cabbage – about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage: Cut the head of cabbage into quarters down the middle. Lay each quarter on a flat side and cut out the stem at an angle. Chop each quarter into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces, allowing some clusters to stay together as they will separate during cooking.
- Prepare the cabbage for roasting: Place the chopped cabbage in a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all pieces with oil and salt. Spread the cabbage in an even layer across the baking sheet.
- Roast the cabbage: Transfer the baking sheet to a preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Stir the cabbage once or twice during roasting to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Finish roasting: The cabbage is ready when the edges are crispy and frizzled and the pieces are tender throughout. If the cabbage isn’t caramelized enough after 30 minutes, switch the oven to broil and broil for a few minutes to further crisp the edges, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Season and serve: Remove the cabbage from the oven and taste. Add more kosher salt if needed. Serve hot as a delicious side dish and enjoy.
Notes
- Choose a smaller cabbage to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can prevent proper roasting and caramelization.
- Do not peel apart every cabbage leaf; letting some clumps remain helps retain moisture and texture.
- Stirring once or twice during roasting promotes even cooking and browning.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
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