Roasted Cabbage with Bacon and Balsamic
The humble cabbage gets special treatment with this delicious dish that is easy to prepare!
Servings: 8 as a side dish.
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 4-6 slices bacon, cooked fat reserved
- 1 head green or savoy cabbage (approx. 1.5 kg or 3 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar for drizzling
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Cut bacon into small pieces/slices. Cook in a saute pan over medium-low heat until crispy. Scoop out onto paper towel and reserve fat to brush on cabbage later.4-6 slices bacon, cooked fat reserved
- Trim the core end of cabbage so it is flush with the head. Slice crosswise into 1 inch steaks.1 head green or savoy cabbage (approx. 1.5 kg or 3 lbs)
- Place in single layer on baking sheet and brush both sides with bacon fat or olive oil.
- Roast in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, flipping half way through. Depending on the cabbage they may need extra time. Cook to your desired texture.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with cooked bacon. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with Parmesan cheese.1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar for drizzling, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days
Make ahead by storing roasted cabbage separately from bacon. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Warm cabbage on a tray and top with bacon 5 minutes before removing from oven to warm. Drizzle with balsamic and serve
Nutrition Facts are based on ⅛th of the recipe and are an estimation only using an online calculator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g