Description
This Roasted Cabbage with Creamy Yogurt Sauce recipe offers a deliciously healthy, easy-to-make side dish or light vegetarian main course. Crisp-tender cabbage wedges are perfectly roasted with olive oil and spices until caramelized and crispy on the edges, then topped with a tangy, creamy Greek yogurt sauce infused with lemon, Dijon mustard, and garlic. It’s a flavorful, wholesome dish that pairs well with a variety of meals and suits gluten-free and vegetarian diets.
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Cabbage
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
For the Creamy Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the Cabbage: Cut the cabbage into wedges, ensuring the core stays intact so the wedges hold together while roasting.
- Season the Cabbage: Arrange the cabbage wedges on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika if using. Rub the seasonings evenly into the cabbage.
- Roast the Cabbage: Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through. Roast until the edges are crispy and caramelized and the cabbage is tender.
- Make the Yogurt Sauce: While the cabbage roasts, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Remove the roasted cabbage from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the creamy yogurt sauce over the roasted cabbage. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately as a healthy side dish or a light vegetarian main course.
Notes
- Keep the cabbage wedges intact by leaving the core during cutting to ensure they hold together when roasting.
- Flipping the cabbage halfway through roasting helps achieve even caramelization and crispiness.
- Adjust garlic powder and smoked paprika to your taste or omit for a milder flavor.
- The creamy yogurt sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a standalone vegetarian option.
