Roasted Red Cabbage Recipe (+Video) | Seeking Good Eats (2024)

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! 😉

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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

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.

🔪 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

📖 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.

❓FAQs

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.

✔️ 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.