Garlic Parmesan Melting Cabbage: The Best Easy Cabbage Recipe
You can make incredible, soul-satisfying food without complicated steps. This Garlic Parmesan Melting Cabbage recipe transforms simple cabbage into a tender, savory side dish with crispy edges. It is perfect for weeknights and proves that cabbage can be a star vegetable.
- 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 head green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for simple cleanup.
- Cut the head of cabbage into four thick wedges, keeping the core intact so the leaves hold together. These are your cabbage steaks.
- 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 seasoned cabbage wedges cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the tops of the cabbage wedges generously with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the cabbage to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately. This is one of the best easy cabbage recipes for a satisfying side dish.
Notes
- If you want a more Southern fried cabbage flavor, you can sauté the cabbage in bacon grease instead of olive oil.
- For a low carb cabbage recipe, skip any added sugar or sweet glazes.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; reheat gently in the oven to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 15