Description
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Dijon Sauce deliver a crispy, caramelized experience that elevates simple vegetables into a gourmet side dish. Creamy Dijon sauce and golden-edged cabbage wedges combine for a delightful plate you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- ½ medium green cabbage (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
cooking oils and seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil (or regular olive oil)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
sauce ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
garnish (optional):
- Chopped chives
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius). Arrange a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for optimal roasting.
- Slice the cabbage half into four symmetrical wedges, ensuring each piece maintains its structural integrity. Position the wedges carefully on the prepared baking sheet.
- Utilize a pastry brush to generously coat the exposed surfaces of each cabbage wedge with oil, creating an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Methodically turn the wedges and repeat the oil application and seasoning process, guaranteeing complete coverage and seasoning.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, allowing the cabbage to develop initial caramelization.
- Carefully flip the wedges and continue roasting for an additional 8-10 minutes until edges become deeply golden and crisp.
- While cabbage roasts, prepare the sauce by combining butter, finely chopped onion, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until butter melts completely and ingredients meld together, creating a smooth, aromatic sauce.
- Maintain the sauce at a warm temperature, ready for serving.
- Before plating, vigorously whisk the sauce to reincorporate any separated elements.
- Drizzle the warm sauce generously over the roasted cabbage wedges, ensuring each piece receives an equal coating.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous finishing touch.
Notes
- Perfectly roasted cabbage transforms this humble vegetable into a caramelized, crispy delicacy with a golden-brown exterior.
- Use a sharp knife to create clean, even wedges that ensure uniform cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Brushing oil on both sides helps achieve maximum crispiness and prevents the cabbage from drying out during high-heat roasting.
- The onion Dijon sauce adds a rich, tangy dimension that complements the cabbage’s natural sweetness and slightly charred edges.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size and thickness of cabbage wedges, so watch closely to prevent burning.
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley provide a bright, fresh finish that cuts through the richness of the butter-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 159 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg