Ingredients
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray, as needed
- 1 large green cabbage (about 2 pounds before trimming)
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and generously spray it with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote crisping.
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage in half, then cut each half into wedges, leaving the core intact to hold the wedges together during roasting.
- Rinse and dry wedges: Gently rinse the cabbage wedges under cold water to remove any dirt, then pat them carefully dry with paper towels to ensure they roast evenly without steaming.
- Season the cabbage: Arrange the cabbage wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Generously spray the wedges with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle kosher salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes over them.
- Roast until tender and golden: Roast the cabbage in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the wedges are fork-tender and golden brown on the edges. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep the core intact when cutting to maintain the wedge shape during roasting.
- Patting the cabbage dry before roasting helps achieve a crispy texture instead of steaming the cabbage.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
- Use Diamond Crystal kosher salt for accurate seasoning measurements, or adjust if using a different salt.
- Serve as a healthy, flavorful side to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
