I have been feasting on this purple cabbage for a while now. I love the color and crunch it gives to everything! It was a huge head of cabbage, originally, so after many salads and omelets, I decided to try something else with it. I was thinking...I have had oven roasted brussell sprouts before, but not cabbage. I thought I would give it a try. I loved the deep sweet flavor roasting gave this beautiful gem. Honestly, what vegetables doesn't get sweeter and better when you roast it? 
Oven Roasted Cabbage2 lb head of red cabbage quartered
salt
pepper
cooking spray (or oil of your choice)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the cabbage wedges on the baking sheet with the cut side up. Spray with a little cooking spray, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until cooked to your liking.
I like to eat my cooked vegetables on the crisp side so if you like them more cooked then go a little longer. I am definitely a crunchy girl when it comes to my veggies though! There was a nice contrast in texture to the wedges too. The outer parts got crispy (like kale chips) and the insides were softer and sweet. Really nice flavor all the way through!
I discovered the other day, I eat everything on a salad. I know, it seems weird, but I like it. I guess I could eat the salad on the side, but I like using my food components as a dressing, if you will. Also, I eat a lot of lettuce and I am not going to justify it! So, I chopped a quarter of the roasted cabbage up and put it on my salad for lunch. 
It was so good! The juices from the cabbage were like a light dressing on the lettuce. The only thing I wish I had on it...was a big scoop of hummus. Because really, what salad is complete without hummus?
Ooooo I love red cabbage! I should try roasting it in the oven, what a great idea :)
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Red cabbage is definitely one of my favorite veggies, and I always have one in hand in my fridge. I've never thought to roast it, though! Thanks for the fabulous idea!
ReplyDeletei just discovered roasted cabbage. it is like eating candy to me. i have celiac and must eat gluten free as well as dairy, sugar, soy free. not much left...but veggies, meat and some fruit. i roast green and purple cabbage, like you - until some is brown and "crisp', then toss both together for a colorful and delicious treat. i use garlic powder, sea salt and pepper to season. i drizzle very lightly with virgin pecan oil while roasting. i can eat this stuff cold right out of the fridge. healthy CAN be good !!!
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