Baked Cabbage With Winter Romesco (Printer-Friendly)

Caramelized cabbage wedges topped with bold, nutty winter romesco sauce. Cozy and satisfying vegetarian dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Cabbage

01 - 1 medium green or Savoy cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 8 wedges
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Winter Romesco Sauce

05 - 1 large roasted red bell pepper, jarred or freshly roasted
06 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
07 - 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
08 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
09 - 1 slice gluten-free or regular rustic bread, toasted and torn into pieces
10 - 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted walnut pieces, optional
17 - Lemon wedges

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F.
02 - Arrange cabbage wedges on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush both sides generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
03 - Roast cabbage for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are deep golden brown and the centers are tender.
04 - While cabbage roasts, combine roasted red pepper, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, toasted bread, vinegar, smoked paprika, and cumin in a food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped.
05 - With the food processor running, drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency while maintaining some texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Arrange roasted cabbage wedges on a serving platter. Spoon generous amounts of romesco sauce over the cabbage. Garnish with chopped parsley, additional toasted walnuts if desired, and lemon wedges. Serve while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns humble cabbage into something dinner party worthy with just heat and good olive oil.
  • The romesco is ridiculously versatile and makes you feel like a genius when guests ask for the recipe.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead so you are not scrambling when people arrive.
  • It works as a side next to roast chicken or stands alone as a vegetarian main that actually satisfies.
02 -
  • Do not cut the cabbage too thin or the wedges will fall apart when you flip them, keep them thick and sturdy.
  • Make the romesco a day ahead if you can, the flavors meld and deepen overnight in the fridge.
  • If your cabbage is browning too fast but still feels firm, lower the oven to 400°F and give it more time.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, it takes less than five minutes and transforms the sauce.
  • If the romesco feels too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of water or extra vinegar instead of more oil.
  • Roast the cabbage on the lowest oven rack so the bottoms caramelize deeply without the tops burning.
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