Marry Me Melting Cabbage (Print View)
Cabbage caramelized, then baked in a creamy tomato-herb sauce with Parmesan for a savory comfort dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cabbage
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1 head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges, core intact
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2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
→ Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter or plant-based butter
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1 medium red onion, finely chopped, or shallots for milder flavor
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
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8 ounces full-fat cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
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1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, or fresh tomatoes
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1 teaspoon dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary) or 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
# Directions:
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Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow to preheat.
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Slice green cabbage into eight equal wedges, keeping the core attached to retain shape.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cabbage wedges for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
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Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet, add chopped red onion and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
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Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, dried herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and fully incorporated into sauce.
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Arrange seared cabbage wedges in sauce, cover skillet or baking dish tightly with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
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Remove foil, carefully baste cabbage with sauce, and return to oven uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and golden.
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Let rest for 5 minutes after baking. Scatter chopped parsley and additional Parmesan over before serving.
# Notes:
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For a vegan option, use plant-based butter, vegan cream cheese, coconut cream, and nutritional yeast.
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Searing cabbage enhances caramelization and flavor depth.