Miso Butter Roasted Cabbage Wedges (Printable)

Roasted cabbage wedges with sweet miso butter glaze - crispy, umami-rich, and ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2.6 lbs), cut into 8 wedges, core left intact

→ Miso Butter

02 - 2.1 oz unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tbsp white miso paste
04 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely grated

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Place cabbage wedges on the prepared tray, spacing them evenly for proper air circulation.
03 - Combine softened butter, miso paste, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated garlic in a bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Generously brush the miso butter mixture over all sides of each cabbage wedge using a pastry brush.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until cabbage is golden brown and tender with crisp edges.
06 - Transfer roasted cabbage to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Serve hot as a side dish or light main course.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary cabbage into something rich and almost meaty without any fuss.
  • The miso butter creates crispy caramelized edges that crackle when you bite into them.
  • You only need one bowl and one tray, so cleanup is blissfully quick.
  • It works as a side dish or a light vegetarian main that actually satisfies.
02 -
  • Leaving the core intact is crucial, otherwise the wedges fall apart when you flip them halfway through roasting.
  • If your miso butter pools at the bottom of the tray, spoon it back over the cabbage during the last few minutes for extra glaze.
  • Don't skip the flip, one-sided roasting leaves you with uneven texture and less caramelization.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, it only takes a minute and the flavor difference is huge.
  • If your cabbage wedges are thick, tent the tray with foil for the first 15 minutes to help them steam and soften before crisping up.
  • Use a silicone brush instead of a regular pastry brush, it's easier to clean and won't shed bristles into your glaze.
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