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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! 😉

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Why You'll ❤️ Roasted Red Cabbage
🥘 What You'll Need
🔪 How To Make It
🥗 What Can I Serve With Roasted Red Cabbage?
📖 Variations
❓FAQs
✔️ More Vegetable Side Dish Recipes
Roasted Red Cabbage Recipe
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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

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.

🔪 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

✔️ 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)

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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.

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Author Kori

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 tsp kosher salt
▢ ¾ tsp pepper
▢ ¼ cup goat cheese crumbles
▢ ⅛ cup walnuts chopped and toasted
▢ 1 tbsp 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.
Drizzle with half of the olive oil, then sprinkle half of the salt, pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
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.
Remove from oven, and place wedges on a platter. Sprinkle goat cheese, walnuts, and thyme over the top. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.
Season with additional salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste! Enjoy!

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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

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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FAQs

How do you cut red cabbage for roasting? ›

Stand up the cabbage upright with stem side down and cut the in half through the stem. Place the cabbage cut side down, and cut the cabbage again in half to create 4 quarters. Remove the root of the cabbage by cutting it out diagonally. Thinly slice the cabbage alongside the short edge of the cabbage.

How to cook red cabbage and keep its color? ›

When cooked in an alkaline liquid like water, red cabbage turns blue. Adding vinegar, lemon juice, or another acid helps the cabbage to retain its red-purple color. Vinegar is also a bright flavor complement to the bold, earthy taste of the cabbage.

What goes well with red cabbage? ›

What goes well with red cabbage?

Meat: Red cabbage goes well with meats such as pork, bacon, ham, and sausage. ...
Apples: Red cabbage and apples are a classic pairing. ...
Onions: Red cabbage and onions are a great combination, the onion adds a nice sweetness and a little bit of sharpness to the cabbage.

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Does cooked red cabbage taste like cooked green cabbage? ›

While similar in flavor to its green counterpart, red cabbage tends to have a more pronounced earthy taste, complemented by a subtle underlying sweetness.

Why do you soak red cabbage in water? ›

Crisp it up: Shredded cabbage stays perky if it's soaked in cold water. This also helps cut the pungent edge. Drain well before combining with other ingredients.

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How do you take the bitterness out of red cabbage? ›

I prefer to keep it simple – fresh lemon juice does the job just as well. Add a little salt and the two combine to help draw out some of the fluid and bitterness, making the cabbage slightly softer and easy one the palate.

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What is the healthiest way to eat red cabbage? ›

It retains the most nutrients when it's eaten raw but is still highly nutritious when cooked. The flavor becomes a little milder when you cook it. Try these ideas to incorporate cabbage into your diet: Lightly steam it for an easy side dish.

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What does baking soda do to red cabbage? ›

By itself, the cabbage liquid is a pretty purple color. Acidic vinegar turns the dye pink, while adding alkaline baking soda turns the dye a blue color. If enough baking soda is added, the blue dye will dry a greenish color.

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How often should you eat red cabbage? ›

To get the most benefit, try to consume ½ to ¾ cup cooked or 1 ½ cup raw cabbage per day at least 5 days per week. This is pretty easy to do since there are so many ways to prepare cabbage. Traditional methods of steaming or boiling cabbage can extract flavor and nutrients.

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What does red cabbage do for your body? ›

The whopping amounts of essential minerals in red cabbage makes it one of the best vegetable to have that ensure healthy bone development. The richness of minerals like calcium, magnesium, manganese promotes bone growth and mineral density that guards against osteoporosis, arthritis and other inflammation.

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Is red cabbage good for your gut? ›

Red cabbage is a good source of fibre, including the insoluble variety which promotes regular bowel movements. The fibre in cabbage acts as a prebiotic, which means it's the type of fibre that provides a fuel source for the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut.

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Why did my red cabbage turn blue when I cooked it? ›

As long as they are acidic they stay red, but when they become non-acidic they turn blue. When you sauté red cabbage, the acids evaporate off and it can turn blue. All you have to do is add lemon juice or vinegar to bring back the bright red color.

Which is healthier, red or green cabbage? ›

While both green and red cabbage are excellent sources of this potent antioxidant, red cabbage contains significantly more ( 2 , 22 ). One cup (89 g) of chopped red cabbage packs in 56% of the recommended intake for vitamin C, which is the same amount found in a small orange ( 22 , 23 ).

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What is the difference between red cabbage and purple cabbage? ›

Red cabbage, also called purple cabbage, is a leafy vegetable from the cabbage family. It typically comes as a head of cabbage, which is a ball of tight leaves. Red cabbage has broad reddish-purple leaves with a thick white stem at the bottom of the head.

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Can you cook red cabbage the same as regular cabbage? ›

Red and green cabbage can be used interchangeably in most recipes. The difference between cooking green cabbage and red cabbage is just one extra step. The compounds that give red cabbage its color, called anthocyanins, are water-soluble and will turn an unappetizing blue color when cooked.

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