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Easy Baked Cabbage

Last updated on May 9, 2022. Originally posted on July 12, 2020 By Tania Sheff

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This Easy Baked Cabbage is a tasty vegan side dish that you're going to love. Full of flavor and roasted to perfection, this easy to make veggie is delicious.

Baked Cabbage on a plate

This Easy Baked Cabbage is so yummy. It's roasted with garlic powder, paprika, and butter, which adds tons of flavor. While cabbage doesn't have a lot of taste on its own, baking it in the oven softens the shredded leaves and allows them to absorb all the deliciousness of the other ingredients. This preparation is so much more flavorful than boiling or eating it raw.

Cabbage is a great vegetable to work with because it has such a great texture when cooked and can complement a variety of dishes. It's also inexpensive and versatile. This simple recipe makes creating a cabbage dish super easy. With some basic ingredients and spices, you can produce a great meal or side with very little prep work. Let's talk about what's in this scrumptious Baked Cabbage.

Video Tutorial for this Baked Cabbage

Main Ingredients

ingredients for the recipe
  • Cabbage. We'll be using a green cabbage for this recipe.
  • Butter. I used plant-based butter to make a vegan version, but if you prefer regular butter, that's fine, too. Olive oil can also be used.
  • Seasonings. Garlic powder, paprika, and salt.

How to Make Baked Cabbage

1. Cut the cabbage into quarters, and then cut out the core. Slice each quarter and then cut it crosswise to create thin shreds of cabbage. 

slicing the cabbage

2. Place the cabbage shreds into a large mixing bowl, and add the paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Melt the butter and pour it over the other ingredients. Mix well.

mixing the cabbage with spices and butter

3. Transfer the cabbage into a large baking tray. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, smooth the seasoned cabbage until it lays evenly across the pan.

spreading the cabbage on a baking sheet

4. Bake it for about 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until it is cooked through and nicely roasted around the edges. Serve immediately.

Baked Cabbage on a wooden spoon

Tips for Making Easy Baked Cabbage

  • Cut the cabbage evenly. Make sure that you cut the cabbage leaves into similar sizes so that the shreds cook evenly. If some are small and some are large, you'll land up with a mixture of hard and limp shreds.
  • Mix everything well before baking. With the melted butter acting as the glue for the spice mix, make sure you mix the ingredients thoroughly for an even coating of seasoning. This will ensure that each bite tastes just right.
  • Serve warm. This baked cabbage tastes best warm. Once it cools, the butter may solidify a little, so serve it right out of the oven or warm it before serving leftovers.

Add-ins for this Dish

  • Protein. If you don't want a vegan meal, you can add slices of sausage, cubes of ham, or diced tofu. Just toss them in with the rest of the ingredients and bake them all together.
  • Different spices. Depending on your preference, you may want to try different spices in this dish. Curry powder, taco seasoning, berbere, cayenne pepper, and turmeric are all good options.
  • Add some more vegetables. To make this a more robust dish, add some sliced onions, diced red pepper, or chunks of potato. These add flavor to the cabbage as well as make for a more filling meal.

What to Serve this with

  • As is. For a low-carb or keto vegan meal, this baked cabbage works great.
  • Over rice. Warm rice tastes so good with this.
  • Alongside meat. Baked cabbage complements salty meat varieties, like sausage, ham, etc. But try it with your favorite chicken and beef dishes, too, and see what you think.

How to Store Baked Cabbage

To store this Baked Cabbage, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 5 days. If you want to store it long-term, then you can also freeze it for up to 12 months in a ziplock freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge and warm it in the oven when you are ready to serve.

Baked Cabbage with rice on the side

I hope you love this Easy Baked Cabbage as much as I do. The seasoning and texture of the cabbage are just so tasty. This dish is also easy to prepare and uses common, frugal ingredients for a simple side. Cooking doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious! Or healthy, as this nutrient-rich vegan meal proves.

You'll love these cabbage recipes also:

  • Garlic Roasted Cabbage
  • Sauteed Cabbage Recipe
  • Easy Pickled Cabbage
  • Skinny Cabbage Salad
  • Cabbage Soup

Easy Baked Cabbage

Tania Sheff
This Easy Baked Cabbage is a tasty vegan side dish that you’re going to love. Full of flavor and roasted to perfection, this easy to make veggie is delicious.
4.59 from 58 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ medium cabbage (about 2 lbs.)
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp. plant-based or regular butter

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cabbage into quarters, and then cut out the core. Slice each quarter and then cut it crosswise to create thin shreds of cabbage. 
  • Place the cabbage shreds into a large mixing bowl, and add the paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Melt the butter and pour it over the other ingredients. Mix well.
  • Transfer the cabbage into a large baking tray. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, smooth the seasoned cabbage until it lays evenly across the pan.
  • Bake it for about 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until it is cooked through and nicely roasted around the edges. Serve immediately.

Notes

TIPS FOR MAKING EASY BAKED CABBAGE

  • Cut the cabbage evenly. Make sure that you cut the cabbage leaves into similar sizes so that the shreds cook evenly. If some are small and some are large, you’ll land up with a mixture of hard and limp shreds.
  • Mix everything well before baking. With the melted butter acting as the glue for the spice mix, make sure you mix the ingredients thoroughly for an even coating of seasoning. This will ensure that each bite tastes just right.
  • Serve warm. This baked cabbage tastes best warm. Once it cools, the butter may solidify a little, so serve it right out of the oven or warm it before serving leftovers.

HOW TO STORE BAKED CABBAGE

To store this Baked Cabbage, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 5 days. If you want to store it long-term, then you can also freeze it for up to 12 months in a ziplock freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge and warm it in the oven when you are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1006mgPotassium: 643mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3862IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Millie says

    November 09, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. We loved it! And it was the perfect compliment to our meal of teriyaki chicken. I'll be making this again!

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      November 11, 2021 at 12:31 am

      Thanks, Millie!

      Reply
  2. Kitty Purrpaw says

    August 29, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    Made your recipe today for the baked cabbage. I really wanted a baked recipe as I roasted a pork tenderloin. It was yummy with the pork; just like I remember Grandmaw's; especially with some of the dark roasted parts. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      August 29, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you so much, Kitty!

      Reply
  3. India says

    September 07, 2020 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    Wow... impressive, powerful, easy & taste filling recipe. I did a few substitutes (purple cabbage, red pepper vs paprika). Hubby enjoyed every bite. Definitely our new way of cooking cabbage. Because of preference I cooked ours a little longer. Don’t miss out on this treat.

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      September 07, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you so much for the feedback, India!

      Reply
  4. Denise says

    July 22, 2020 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    This cabbage dish was delicious! Served it over brown basmati rice as a light main course. Will probably reduce salt a bit next time, but very tasty. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      July 22, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you so much, Denise!

      Reply

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