Description
Impress your family and friends with Marry Me Melting Cabbage, a dish that transforms humble cabbage into a culinary delight. This recipe features perfectly seared cabbage wedges smothered in a rich, creamy parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce. The unique blend of flavors takes center stage, making it an ideal side dish or a hearty vegetarian main course for any occasion. With simple preparation steps and nutritious ingredients, this dish is not only delicious but also easy enough for novice cooks to master. Whether enjoyed at family dinners or special celebrations, Marry Me Melting Cabbage is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (cut into 8 wedges)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chili oil
- Seasoning: dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut cabbage into wedges while keeping the core intact.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sear cabbage wedges cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer seared cabbage to a baking dish in a single layer.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced shallot and garlic for about one minute.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir until smooth.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, chili oil, and seasoning into the sauce; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the cabbage wedges in the baking dish.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender and tops are golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian Main Course/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (145g)
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 529mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 79mg