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.

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Amanda Holstein
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Amanda Holstein

Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Updated on September 3, 2024
Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Amanda Stanfield
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Tested by Amanda Stanfield

Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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The ingredients for the lemon-garlic cabbage wedges recipe

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

    Cabbage wedges on a cutting board

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

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

    Cabbage wedges on a cutting board, next to a small bowl of oil and a food brush

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

  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.

    Roasted cabbage wedges on a baking sheet

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

  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.

    Roasted cabbage wedges on a baking sheet, sprinkled with red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper

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

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

    Roasted lemon-garlic cabbage wedges on a white serving plate, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges

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

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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