Description

Garlic Parmesan Melting Cabbage is a delicious and easy-to-make roasted side dish featuring tender cabbage rounds infused with a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with savory Parmesan cheese. This recipe highlights simple ingredients and a roasting technique that caramelizes the cabbage beautifully while keeping it moist and flavorful—perfect for adding a low-carb, vegetarian twist to your meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 medium green cabbage, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or a large oven-safe dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Arrange cabbage slices: Place the cabbage rounds in a single layer on the prepared pan to ensure even cooking.
Make garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to blend the flavors.
Brush cabbage: Generously brush both sides of each cabbage round with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
Add broth and cover: Pour the low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth around the cabbage slices in the pan (avoid pouring over the cabbage) to create steam during roasting. Cover the pan tightly with foil to trap the moisture.
Roast covered: Place the covered pan in the oven and roast for 25 minutes. This steams the cabbage, helping it to soften and develop a melting texture.
Add Parmesan and continue roasting: Remove the foil carefully, sprinkle each cabbage round with the grated Parmesan cheese, and return the pan to the oven uncovered. Roast for another 15–20 minutes until the cabbage is golden, tender, and caramelized around the edges.
Garnish and serve: Once roasted, garnish the cabbage with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving to brighten the dish.
You can substitute green cabbage with red cabbage; however, note that cooking times may vary slightly due to differences in texture.
Use low-sodium broth to control the salt level in this recipe.
Roasting covered then uncovered creates a perfect tender yet caramelized texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired