Lemon-Garlic Cabbage Wedges

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Cabbage wedges roast in the oven, then are slathered with a lemon- and garlic-infused butter that seeps into the crevices of each leaf. Using a hot pan helps jump-start the cooking process and deepens the flavor by caramelizing the cabbage wedges as they hit the pan.

Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8 servings
a recipe photo of the Lemon-Garlic Cabbage Wedges

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head green cabbage

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional)

  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil; place in oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove any wilted or damaged leaves from cabbage. Cut the cabbage into 8 (1 1/4-inch) wedges, leaving the root end intact to help the wedges stay together.

  2. Brush both sides of the cabbage wedges with oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with salt.

  3. Remove the baking sheet from the oven; arrange the cabbage wedges on it in a single layer. Roast until tender and slightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest, garlic, garlic salt and lemon-pepper. Spoon or brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the roasted cabbage (about 1 1/2 teaspoons per side). Return the cabbage wedges to the oven; roast for 5 minutes more.

  5. Sprinkle crushed red pepper evenly over the cabbage wedges. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

EatingWell.com, October 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139 Calories
11g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 wedge
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 5%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Vitamin A 72µg
Vitamin C 63mg 70%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Folate 74µg
Vitamin K 133µg
Sodium 297mg 13%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Potassium 304mg 6%
Zinc 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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