Baked Cabbage With Winter Romesco (Printable version)

Roasted cabbage wedges with bold winter romesco sauce. Warm, hearty, and perfect for cozy meals.

# Ingredient list:

→ Roasted Cabbage

01 - 1 medium green or Savoy cabbage (about 2 lbs), 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
17 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F.
02 - Arrange cabbage wedges on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush both sides 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 and the centers are tender.
04 - In a food processor, combine roasted red pepper, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, toasted bread, vinegar, paprika, and cumin. Pulse until roughly chopped.
05 - With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until the sauce is smooth but still retains some texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Arrange roasted cabbage on a platter. Spoon generous amounts of romesco over the wedges. Garnish with chopped parsley, extra walnuts, and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Roasting turns humble cabbage into something sweet, nutty, and completely crave-worthy.
  • The romesco is bold and smoky, with just enough richness to make every bite feel indulgent.
  • It works as a show-stopping side or a light main that actually fills you up.
  • You can make the sauce days ahead and pull together dinner in minutes.
02 -
  • Dont crowd the cabbage on the pan, it needs space to roast and caramelize instead of steam.
  • If your romesco tastes too sharp, add a pinch of sugar or an extra drizzle of olive oil to balance it out.
  • Flip the cabbage gently with a spatula so the wedges stay intact and dont fall apart.
03 -
  • Toast the bread until its deeply golden, it adds more flavor to the romesco and helps thicken the sauce.
  • If the cabbage starts browning too fast, tent it loosely with foil for the last few minutes of roasting.
  • Make a double batch of romesco and use it on everything from roasted vegetables to scrambled eggs.
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