Here at EatingWell, we love cabbage and all the ways you can slice it. Not only are cabbage’s nutrition benefits impressive, the crunchy vegetable is delicious both raw and cooked, and does a great job of soaking up whatever flavor you add to it. In this collection, we’ve highlighted some of our best cabbage wedge recipes, all with 4- or 5-star ratings. If there’s a head of cabbage in your kitchen right now, try our Ranch-Roasted Cabbage Wedges or our Cheesy French Onion Cabbage and discover the many delicious possibilities of cabbage.
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Ranch-Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These ranch-roasted cabbage wedges give a savory twist to cabbage, bringing bold ranch flavor to every bite. Brushed with olive oil and a sprinkle of ranch seasoning straight from the packet, they roast until perfectly caramelized. A drizzle of creamy ranch dressing completes this ranch-lovers’ dream. These wedges make the perfect sidekick to grilled chicken or burgers.
Honey-Mustard Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Up your veggie game with these honey-mustard roasted cabbage wedges. They’re a satisfyingly simple side dish that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. The natural sweetness of roasted cabbage pairs beautifully with the tangy, caramelized honey-mustard glaze. Serve these wedges alongside sausage, roasted chicken, salmon or a hearty veggie burger for a deliciously balanced meal.
Balsamic Roasted Red Cabbage
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This roasted red cabbage with balsamic vinegar is a delicious side dish packed with antioxidants to help reduce inflammation. Cabbage wedges sweeten as they roast, which balances nicely with tangy balsamic vinegar and creamy goat cheese. Red cabbage delivers a striking color, but green cabbage will work just as well.
Marry Me Melting Cabbage
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Hostein, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee
We gave Marry Me Chicken a vegetarian twist by replacing the traditional chicken with tender cabbage wedges, all coated in a rich and flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Sop up every last bit of sauce with a crusty hunk of whole-grain bread, or make it a main dish and serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat pasta.
Balsamic-Parmesan Melting Cabbage
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This balsamic-Parmesan melting cabbage is so tender you can cut it with a spoon. Slow-roasted with a rich balsamic-infused broth and topped with a light dusting of Parmesan, this dish transforms humble cabbage into a side dish to remember. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, salmon or a hearty lentil stew for a complete meal. It’s simple, elegant and delicious.
Cheesy Cabbage Gratin
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
This cheesy cabbage gratin puts a fresh spin on traditional potato gratin by coating cabbage wedges with a cheesy, creamy sauce. Each wedge of cabbage is tender, with crispy, caramelized bits of cheese that melt into a rich, bubbly topping. It’s an excellent side dish served alongside roasted pork or chicken or enjoyed with a green salad and a hunk of crusty bread to sop up the sauce.
Roasted Cabbage with Miso Yogurt Sauce
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This roasted miso cabbage is a flavorful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted cabbage with the savory flavor of miso topped with the spicy crunch of chili crisp. White miso, with its sweet and mild flavor profile, works well here, but if you want a stronger flavor, red miso can be used in its place.
Cheesy French Onion Cabbage
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
These cheesy French onion cabbage wedges are a delicious twist on the classic flavors of French onion soup. Roasted cabbage is topped with caramelized onions, savory Gruyère cheese and a sprinkle of fresh thyme and pepper for extra depth. If you don’t have fresh thyme, you can use ¾ teaspoon dried thyme in its place. These wedges can serve as a warm, comforting side dish or even a vegetarian main course.
Garlic-Parmesan Melting Cabbage
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
The tender cabbage in this recipe melts in your mouth and picks up the flavors of garlic, Parmesan cheese and a little spice from crushed red pepper as it simmers in a creamy broth in the oven. Serve this easy dish with roasted chicken or pork.
Grilled Cabbage with Cilantro-Lime Butter
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
This grilled cabbage is sure to transform your next BBQ. Here’s why: cabbage becomes deeply flavorful when it hits the hot grill. Once the outer leaves turn crispy and caramelized, move the cabbage to the cooler side of the grill for the tender-crisp center to finish cooking. This fuss-free side, topped with a flavorful compound butter, makes a perfect match for grilled meats, chicken or seafood. Sturdy heads of green cabbage work well here. If you prefer a darker color, red cabbage will work well too.
Lemon-Garlic Marinated Cabbage Wedges
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
These roasted cabbage wedges let the lemony marinade seep into their folds for added flavor in every bite. Preheating the baking sheet gets a jump-start on the caramelization—the process that makes these cabbage wedges sweet and golden brown. Serve this easy side with anything from roast chicken to pork roast or sautéed pork loin.
Roasted Cacio e Pepe Cabbage
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield
These perfectly roasted cabbage wedges draw inspiration from cacio e pepe, an Italian pasta dish that translates to “cheese and pepper.” Blooming the black pepper in butter and oil before brushing it on the cabbage deepens the flavor and ensures a peppery kick in every bite. Be sure to heat the baking sheet while the oven preheats—it helps jump-start the browning of the cabbage. Serve alongside seared chicken thighs or grilled steak.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Caesar Dressing
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This delicious twist on a Caesar salad features cabbage in place of romaine lettuce. Roasting the cabbage brings out its natural sweetness, which pairs nicely with the umami-forward dressing. Keeping the wedges whole makes for a stunning presentation, but you can also chop the wedges if desired. Brushing the cabbage with a lemon-garlic oil ensures each crevice is bursting with flavor.
Lemon-Garlic Cabbage Wedges
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss
Cabbage wedges roast in the oven, then are slathered with a lemon- and garlic-infused butter that seeps into the crevices of each leaf. Using a hot pan helps jump-start the cooking process and deepens the flavor by caramelizing the cabbage wedges as they hit the pan.
