Miso Butter Roasted Cabbage Wedges (Printable)

Buttery cabbage wedges glazed with sweet and nutty miso butter, delivering umami-rich comfort food. An easy, flavorful side.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2.5 pounds), cut into 8 wedges, core left intact

→ Miso Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely grated

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the cabbage wedges on the prepared tray, spacing them evenly.
03 - In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, miso paste, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated garlic until smooth and well combined.
04 - Generously brush the miso butter mixture over all sides of the cabbage wedges, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until the cabbage is golden brown and tender with crisp edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and black pepper. Serve hot as a side dish or light main.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of white miso, butter, and honey creates an addictive glaze that is both sweet and savory.
  • Roasting cabbage at high heat brings out its natural sweetness while creating satisfyingly crispy edges.
  • It is an easy, budget-friendly recipe that looks elegant enough for a dinner party.
  • The dish is naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable for vegan or gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Ensure the butter is truly softened at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps in your glaze.
  • Don't be afraid of the darker, charred edges; they contain the most intense toasted flavor.
  • If your cabbage wedges are particularly large, they may need an extra 5 minutes in the oven to become fully tender.
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