balsamic roasted red cabbage

BBQ & Grill

Balsamic Roasted Red Cabbage

Drescription

This roasted red cabbage with balsamic vinegar is a delicious side dish packed with antioxidants to help reduce inflammation. Cabbage wedges sweeten as they roast, which balances nicely with tangy balsamic vinegar and creamy goat cheese. Red cabbage delivers a striking color, but green cabbage will work just as well.

Ingredients

1 large head red cabbage (4–5 pounds), cut into 8 wedges with core intact
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 teaspoons dijon mustard, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup crumbled goat cheese
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange cabbage wedges in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk 3 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the cabbage wedges. Roast until browned on the edges, 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk 2 tablespoons vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons mustard and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a small bowl until combined.
Remove the cabbage from the oven; brush the wedges with half of the balsamic mixture. Flip the wedges and brush with the remaining balsamic mixture. Roast until the cabbage is tender and the balsamic mixture has started to thicken and caramelize around the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large platter. Sprinkle with ½ cup goat cheese and 2 teaspoons thyme.

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