Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic

Published: April 11, 2025

Recipe Overview

• Total Time: 55 minutes (10 minutes prep | 45 minutes cook)

• Difficulty: Easy

• Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

• ¼ cup capers, finely chopped (rinsed if using salt-packed to reduce excess brine)

• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

• Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1–2 lemons, adjust to taste)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 medium green cabbage (2½–3 pounds), cored and halved

• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped, or ¼ cup fresh basil, torn

Preparation Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Prepare the Garlicky Caper-Lemon Marinade

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chopped capers, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir until fully incorporated, then taste and adjust seasonings (e.g., add more lemon juice if too mild, or extra capers for brininess).

Step 3: Prep the Cabbage

Remove wilted outer leaves from the cabbage. Stand the cabbage upright on a cutting board and slice through the core to halve it. Place each half flat-side down. Slice each half into 1½-inch-thick wedges, removing any tough core remnants from the base of each wedge.

Step 4: Marinate and Roast

Arrange cabbage wedges flat-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Spoon half the marinade over the wedges and gently massage into crevices with fingertips. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Roast Until Tender and Caramelized

Roast for 25–30 minutes, rotating the sheet pan halfway, until edges are golden and caramelized, and wedges are tender (a fork pierces easily).

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Transfer wedges to plates. Drizzle remaining marinade over wedges, sprinkle with herbs, and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Variations

• Protein Pairings: Serve with grilled chicken, roasted sausages, or seared tofu for a complete meal.

• Creamy Twist: Replace half the olive oil with Greek yogurt (adjust oil to ¼ cup total) and add 2 minced anchovies for umami depth.

• Winter Addition: Add asparagus or cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet for extra color and flavor.

Customer Reviews

• Easy and tasty: Made with chicken apple sausages for a complete meal, yum.

• Sweet and briny: Bitter cabbage flavor transforms into a sweet, garlicky, caper-kissed texture. Served with butter-basted chicken—terrific combo!

• Silky texture: Capers’ brininess pairs beautifully with cabbage’s silkiness. Thick wedges roast evenly and retain shape.

• Caper-forward: Simple prep, full flavor for caper lovers. Great as a winter veggie option.

• Yogurt swap: Replaced leftover oil with yogurt (halved oil) for a tangy, creamy balance.

Note: Adjust lemon juice/capers to taste; anchovies or asparagus elevate versatility.