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Roasted Red Cabbage Recipe

Modified: Oct 24, 2022 by Kori Butler · Published: Aug 4, 2020

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Roasted Red Cabbage is so tasty - and super easy and only 5 simple ingredients! Chock full of flavor with goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and balsamic vinegar! 😉

Roasted Red Cabbage slices served on a white platter

Why You'll ❤️ Roasted Red Cabbage

"I always hated cabbage as a kid. Now I can't get enough of this roasted cabbage with goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic! It's such a simple side dish too!" -Kori

Love red cabbage? Be sure to try this fresh and delicious Red Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts or this fabulous Apple, Bratwurst, and Red Cabbage Soup! Or, go traditional with this pickled red cabbage.

Not Just For The Holidays

Red cabbage isn't just for the holidays! For years growing up, our Grandmother served pickled red cabbage at every Christmas dinner. A popular Scandinavian recipe (our Grandfather was Danish) that consisted of shredded red cabbage, vinegar, sugar, and current jelly cooked gently on the stove.

If you are like me, wondering if there is more to cabbage than the simple dish Grandma used to make - you'll find that roasting red cabbage is one of the best ways to cook it.

Super Easy

Roasted red cabbage only takes 7 minutes of prep and uses only 7 ingredients.

Healthy Side Dish

This red cabbage dish is healthy and loaded with flavor! Did you know that cabbage is, has over 14% of your day's Vitamin K, 11% Vitamin C, and 11% Calcium? Yep. All that packed into 1 slice! 

You'll love that this is a healthy gluten free, low carb, and keto cabbage dish with 7.4 grams of carbs, 2.1 g fiber, and 5.3 grams of net carbs. Roasting cabbage with oil and topping with goat cheese and toasted walnuts is a great way to get in healthy fat.

What You'll Need

Here are the ingredients you will need to make roasted red cabbage:

  • Head of Red cabbage (Purple Cabbage) - you can also use green cabbage.
  • Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • Goat cheese crumbles - you'll love the tang that the goat cheese gives to this dish.
  • Walnuts - toasted then chopped
  • Balsamic vinegar - adds tang and sweetness.

Variations

Here are some different ways you can customize this recipe:

  • Grill the cabbage instead of roasting in the oven.
  • Don't use cheese, nuts, or vinegar. Make this recipe with EVOO, salt, and pepper - it's good!
  • Use green cabbage instead of red.
  • Mix a little maple syrup with the vinegar and top with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  • Sprinkle a little garlic powder or onion powder.
  • Dice leftovers and add to soup.
  • Turn it into a hash and top with an egg for a healthy breakfast.
  • Change up the recipe and substitute different cheeses and herbs.
  • Top with bacon, diced ham, or chicken.

How To Make It

Here's how to make oven roasted cabbage:

Slice Cabbage

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Lay foil on a rimmed baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray.

Remove the out leaves, and trim the stem. Slice the head of cabbage in half, then slice the half into 4 wedges.

Slicing the cabbage into wedges

Season and Roast

Drizzle with half of the EVOO, then sprinkle half of the salt, pepper. Place in oven and roast the cabbage for 15 minutes.

Seasoning cabbage with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Remove from oven, flip cabbage wedges over and drizzle with remaining oil and seasoning. Place back in the oven and roast cabbage for another 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender. 

Roasting the cabbage on a foil lined baking sheet

Add Toppings

Remove from oven, and place wedges on a platter. Sprinkle goat cheese, walnuts, and thyme over the top. Drizzle with vinegar and serve.

Adding the goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar to roasted red cabbage

Serve

Season with additional salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste! Enjoy!

What Can I Serve With Roasted Red Cabbage?

Of course, we all know that roast goose and red cabbage is a popular Christmas meal for many people worldwide.

Red cabbage is THE perfect year-round side dish that goes great with many chicken, pork, turkey, and beef recipes! Here are some ideas:

  • Easy Slow Cooker Pork Butt Roast
  • How to Roast A Goose
  • Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb
  • Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ham (Sugar Free Glazed Ham)
  • Tender Slow Cooker Tuscan Turkey Breast
  • Grilled Ribeye Steak

FAQs

How to cook red cabbage

There are many ways to cook red cabbage. Here are a few options:

Cut into wedges or steaks and sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lay on a baking sheet and roast in an oven at 425F until tender, turning halfway.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Air fry cabbage wedges or steaks at 350F to 375F for about 20 to 25 minutes until tender.

Shred raw cabbage and toss with coleslaw dressing or other favorite dressing. Try our dill pickle slaw - so delicious.

Steam cabbage and serve with butter, salt, and pepper.

Saute wedges, or steak in a skillet.

Add to stew or soups.

Is cabbage keto?

Absolutely, yes. Cabbage is a great vegetable to eat on keto. This roasted red cabbage has 16.5g fat, 5.3 net carbs, and 5.2g protein.
For more information on what foods are okay to eat on keto see my Keto Food Guide and Grocery List

How many calories in red cabbage?

Red cabbage calories are about 22 calories per 1 cup. This recipe has 190 calories mainly from the oil, goat cheese, and walnuts.

How do I store it?

Store this roasted cabbage recipe in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze this recipe?

No, we do not recommend freezing this recipe.

📖 The recipe.

square image of roasted red cabbage topped with goat cheese, walnuts, and thyme on a white plate

Roasted Red Cabbage Recipe

Tasty - and super easy with only 7 simple ingredients! Chock full of flavor with goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and balsamic vinegar.
4.66 from 20 votes
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 7 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 37 minutes mins
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ red cabbage
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup goat cheese crumbles
  • ⅛ cup walnuts (chopped and toasted)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (about 1 tsp per cabbage slice)
  • optional: fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lay foil on a baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Slice the cabbage in half, then slice the half into 4 wedges.
    Slicing the cabbage into wedges
  • Drizzle with half of the olive oil, then sprinkle half of the salt, pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
    Seasoning cabbage with olive oil, salt, and pepper
  • Remove from oven, flip cabbage wedges over and drizzle with remaining olive oil and seasoning. Place back in the oven and roast for another 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
    Roasting the cabbage on a foil lined baking sheet
  • Remove from oven, and place wedges on a platter. Sprinkle goat cheese, walnuts, and thyme over the top. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.
    Adding the goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar to roasted red cabbage
  • Season with additional salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste! Enjoy!

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Kori's Tips

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • VARIATIONS: Substitute feta cheese for goat cheese, mix a little maple syrup with the balsamic vinegar and top with cooked and crumbled bacon.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve garnished with fresh thyme leaves. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wedgesCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 7.4gProtein: 5.2gFat: 16.5gCholesterol: 11.2mgSodium: 660mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 3.7g
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More Vegetable Side Dish Recipes

Want to try some different vegetable side dishes?

  • Air Fryer Cabbage
  • Italian Roasted Cabbage Slices
  • Baked Zucchini Casserole With Cheese
  • Low Carb Eggplant Parmesan (Eggplant Gratin)
  • Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Recipe - you'll love the homemade blue cheese dressing!
  • Green Bean Casserole with Bacon And Cheese
  • Easy Cauliflower Cheese (Keto Cauliflower Cheese)

Roasted red cabbage with goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar is a super EASY side dish! So tender and loaded with flavor. Roasting cabbage brings out its flavor, and when topped with cheese, nuts, & herbs - it is the BEST. This healthy side dish is a low carb and keto roasted vegetable recipe. A simple, easy recipe for weeknights or holidays.

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Comments

  1. Susan

    March 04, 2023 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this was amazing!! There are so many flavors that blend together perfectly. Even my husband loved it and said he would definitely want it again. We ate it as a main course with an apple and avocado on the side. I made it exactly as the recipe says. Don’t change a thing, you will love it as is!

    Reply
    • seekinggoodeats

      March 12, 2023 at 9:30 am

      Thank you!! I'm so glad you loved the roasted red cabbage! I love your idea serving it with a side of apple and avocado. A great pairing!

      Reply
  2. Kelly

    December 05, 2020 at 2:07 am

    Your ingredient list doesn’t say anything about Italian seasoning or Parmesan cheese, but it’s listed twice in the instructions... am I supposed to be adding Italian seasoning & Parm, or is that just a mistake?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • seekinggoodeats

      December 06, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Hello! no Italian seasoning or parmesan. That was a typo. I have a similar recipe for Italian roasted cabbage slices that uses those ingredients. It's also super delicious you should give it a try! 🙂 I corrected the recipe. Have a great day!

      Reply
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