Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges (Printable)

Caramelized cabbage wedges with garlic oil and crispy Parmesan cheese. Perfect vegetarian side dish in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 8 wedges with core intact

→ Garlic Oil

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Cheese & Seasonings

04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - Arrange the cabbage wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic until well blended.
04 - Brush the garlic oil generously over the cut sides of each cabbage wedge using a pastry brush.
05 - In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, smoked paprika if using, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over all cabbage wedges.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning the wedges halfway through cooking, until the edges are golden and crispy and the centers are tender.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The edges get crackly and caramelized while the insides stay tender, giving you that textural contrast in every bite.
  • It's proof that the simplest ingredients—cabbage, garlic, Parmesan—transform into something elegant and crave-worthy when roasted.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway flip—it's the difference between one side being pale and one side being golden versus getting that beautiful caramelization on both sides.
  • If your cabbage wedges are falling apart, your core wasn't intact; keep it in and you'll notice the difference immediately in how they hold together.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to cut your wedges cleanly and keep that core in—it's structural and holds everything together while roasting.
  • Don't mix the cheese topping ahead of time; the salt in the Parmesan can draw out moisture and make it clumpy before it hits the oven.
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