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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

"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.

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

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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
  • 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.

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  • Drizzle with half of the olive oil, then sprinkle half of the salt, pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.

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  • 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.

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

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

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Notes

  • 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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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

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. This vibrant vegetable easily elevates coleslaws and salads with its bold color and distinctive crunch.

Is sweet and sour red cabbage good for you? ›

Red cabbage health benefits include:

Rich in protective antioxidants. May support heart health. May help fight inflammation. Contains anti-cancer compounds.

How to shred purple cabbage? ›

You can also shred cabbage with a large (wide) vegetable peeler or a mandolin slicer. Some food processors come with a shredding plate/attachment for shredding vegetables. You could also try a grater, but a grater will likely make the shreds very small- maybe not ideal for coleslaw or sauerkraut.

Is red cabbage healthier than green cabbage? ›

But red cabbage has higher levels of some types of antioxidants than other types of cabbage. These nutrients are thought to help reduce the risk of health conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

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

The compounds that give fruits and vegetables their red color are very sensitive to acidity. 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.

Can you eat too much red cabbage? ›

Consuming cabbage in excess can result in abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea and flatulence. It can also result in ingesting toxic chemicals like goitrin, thiocyanates and benzyl cyanide.

What does red cabbage do to your body? ›

Red cabbage is a good source of potassium, delivering 9% of the DV in a 2-cup (178-g) serving ( 22 ). Eating more potassium-rich cabbage is a delicious way to lower high blood pressure and may help keep it within a healthy range ( 38 ).

Can I eat red cabbage every day? ›

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.

Why do you soak shredded cabbage in water? ›

Crisp it up: Shredded cabbage stays perky if it's soaked in cold water.

Can dogs eat cabbage? ›

All varieties of cabbage are not only tasty to your dog, they are also very healthy. Cabbage helps your dog's digestive system and is good for their skin. It can cause flatulence (gas) in dogs, so remember to feed cabbage in small amounts, and introduce it into their diet slowly.

How long does red cabbage last in the fridge? ›

How to Store Cabbage in the Fridge. Whether it's red or green, Savoy or napa, fresh cabbage should be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. For red, green and Savoy cabbage heads, this storage method will keep the cabbage fresh for up to 10 days.

How to slice red cabbage for slaw? ›

To cut shredded cabbage for slaws or sautés, place one cabbage wedge cut side down on your cutting board. To cut chopped cabbage for a stir fry or soup, cut each wedge into 1-inch slices lengthwise, then cut it into 1-inch slices crosswise to form a grid.

Does purple cabbage taste the same as green cabbage when cooked? ›

It tastes similar to green cabbage. However, the purple variety is richer in beneficial plant compounds that have been linked to health benefits, such as stronger bones and a healthier heart. Purple cabbage is also thought to lower inflammation and protect against certain types of cancers.

How does cooked red cabbage taste? ›

INGREDIENTS FOR ROASTED RED CABBAGE

Raw cabbage is crunchy and has a peppery undertone, but roasted red cabbage is tender, slightly earthy, and sweet. It doesn't need much to taste great, which is why I kept this recipe pretty simple — but see the “flavor variations” section of this post for ways to spice it up!

Can red cabbage be boiled like green cabbage? ›

How do you boil red cabbage? Red cabbage can also be boiled. To preserve the crunch, cook in salted boiling water with a teaspoon of vinegar for 5 minutes unless a softer consistency is desired in which case cook for a little longer.

What does boiled red cabbage taste like? ›

Red cabbage has a bolder, more peppery, and almost floral flavor as compared with regular green cabbage, which is milder and more vegetal. Cooking it tends to mellow the flavors, and it can also bring out sweet notes as well.

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