Roasted Cabbage with Winter Romesco (Print Version)

Caramelized roasted cabbage wedges topped with a bold, nutty winter romesco sauce. Warm, hearty, and satisfying.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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 has 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The roasted cabbage develops deep, sweet caramelization that makes you forget its reputation as boring.
  • Winter romesco brings smoky, nutty richness without feeling heavy or overly rich.
  • Its hearty enough to serve as a main but elegant enough to impress guests at a dinner party.
  • The sauce keeps for days, so you can make it ahead and have flavor ready to go.
02 -
  • Flip the cabbage wedges carefully with a wide spatula, they can fall apart if handled roughly while hot.
  • If your romesco tastes flat, add a pinch more salt and another teaspoon of vinegar, acidity brings all the flavors to life.
  • Let the cabbage rest for a few minutes after roasting so the edges set and stay crispy when you move them.
03 -
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, it only takes a few minutes and the difference in flavor is huge.
  • If your cabbage wedges are browning too fast, tent the baking sheet loosely with foil halfway through roasting.
  • Use the best olive oil you have for the romesco, its flavor really shines through in the finished sauce.
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