Maple walnut roasted cabbage featuring shredded cabbage roasted with finely shredded onions, and walnuts that all gets tossed in a maple syrup sauce! This dish combines a sweet, nutty crunch with a savory, tender and lightly caramelized cabbage making it a wonderful aromatic side dish! Try it along side this Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin for the ultimate dinner!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This delicious side dish transforms the humble cabbage into a caramelized, savory-sweet dish that the everyone loves: The high heat creates tender, cabbage with crispy shreds throughout while the walnuts and maple sauce add a crunchy, nutty, and sweet contrast making this maple, walnut, roasted cabbage recipe feel elevated and indulgent.
It’s Paleo: Having no gluten, grains, or dairy, it is the perfect dish if you need to keep it Paleo friendly.
Ingredients You Will Need
Cabbage: is a versatile cruciferous vegetable with dense, waxy, light green leaves.
Onion: is an all-purpose onion most commonly used in cooking and has a strong flavor that mellows into a deep sweetness when cooked, caramelized, or roasted.
Walnuts: are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants that can help lower heart disease and boost your brain function.
Maple syrup: is a deliciously sweet, natural form of sweetener that has nutritional advantages over refined white sugar. It adds a wonderful flavor to roasted cabbage paired with walnuts.
Extra virgin olive oil: the least processed form of olive oil. Due to this, it retains its natural antioxidants and vitamins. I love Garcia de La Cruz.
Salt and black pepper: salt enhances and balances flavors. Meanwhile, ground black pepper adds a gentle heat.
Instructions
Shred the cabbage: and place it in a large bowl.
Slice the onion: very finely in half moons.
Preheat the oven: to 425˚ and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
Add: the onions, walnuts, and salt and pepper to the bowl and mix well.
Pour in the: olive oil and maple syrup and toss well to coat.
Place the cabbage mixture: on the pan and spread out evenly so as to not pile it to thick. This ensures the roasted cabbage with maple and walnut cooks evenly.
Roast: for 20-25 minutes or until you begin to see the cabbage turning brown.
Enjoy!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Double the recipe: as it is so good David and I finished the whole bowl!
Shred the cabbage and onion: finely as it allows this maple walnut roasted cabbage to cook quickly and evenly, bringing out the best flavors of maple, walnut, and roasted cabbage.
Recipe Variations
Melted ghee: is a great alternative for the olive oil. Use 1/4 cup. It pairs beautifully with roasted cabbage featuring maple and walnuts.
Vidalia onion: can be used in place of the yellow onion creating a slightly sweeter flavor.
Storage Tips
You can store this maple walnut roasted cabbage in the fridge for 5-7 days when placed in an airtight glass container.
FAQ’s About Maple Walnut Roasted Cabbage
What pairs well with roasted cabbage?
It pairs well with chicken, pork or steak.
What are the benefits of eating roasted cabbage?
Thanks to all those vitamins and minerals, cabbage has numerous effects on the body that can improve your overall health.
What are some good seasonings for cabbage?
Garlic powder, salt and black pepper are excellent choices.
Maple Walnut Roasted Cabbage
Ingredients
Method
- Shred the cabbage and place it in a large bowl.
- Slice the onion thinly in half moons.
- Preheat the oven to 425˚ and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add the onions, walnuts, salt and pepper to the cabbage and mix well.
- Pour in the olive oil and maple syrup and toss well to coat the cabbage mixture.
- Spread the mixture out on the parchment lined pan as evenly as possible, avoiding piles that are too thick. This will ensure the cabbage cooks quickly and evenly throughout.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes or until you begin to see the cabbage turning brown.
- Enjoy!
