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Roasted Cabbage and Carrots with Apple

May 20, 2019 Updated: March 30, 2020 By Julie Menghini 38 Comments

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White baking dish filled with roasted green cabbage, orange carrots, apples and onions with a silver serving spoon in the pan sitting on a green napkin. The title of the recipe runs through the top

Roasted Cabbage and Carrots with Apples has a smooth and slightly sweet flavor making it the perfect side dish to a savory meal. Baking it in the oven assures that the vegetables are colorful and have a delightful crunch. 

White baking dish filled with roasted green cabbage, orange carrots, apples, and onions with a silver serving spoon in the pan sitting on a green napkin. The title \"Roasted Cabbage and Carrots with Apple\" runs across the bottom.

Roasted Cabbage and Carrots are naturally sweet from roasting and blend beautifully with the touch of apple.

I never used to make cabbage recipes except when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Corned Beef and Cabbage.

Cabbage is one of those ingredients that John always insisted that he didn’t like. What I’ve learned is that John doesn’t like over-cooked mushy or tasteless cabbage.

Some recipes for cooking cabbage require you to boil cabbage almost as long as you do the corned beef brisket.

Well, I don’t boil my corned beef either! I’ll share that technique down the road with you.

White baking dish filled with roasted green cabbage, orange carrots, apples and onions with a silver serving spoon in the pan sitting on a green napkin.

I used to drown my cabbage in melted butter. Was it good? I used to think so but now I don’t miss all of that extra fat and the texture which was more like a limp noodle than this deliciously crunchy roasted cabbage recipe.

We’ve found that we prefer the cleaner taste of baked cabbage and carrots with the onions and apples. It’s the perfect blend of naturally sweet and savory flavor with a delightful al dente texture.

3 ways to make cabbage

  1. Eat it raw! There are tons of flavor and fiber in cabbage. When you cook it the nutrients and fiber are reduced.
  2. Put enough water in the bottom of a shallow baking dish to just cover the bottom. Place slices or small wedges of cabbage in a single layer. Salt and pepper and dot with butter. Cover the dish and microwave at 2-minute intervals until the cabbage just begins to soften.
    • I don’t use this method if I’m making a cabbage and carrots recipe because the carrots take a little longer to cook.
  3. Roast it as I’ve done in this recipe.

Can I substitute red cabbage for the green cabbage?

Yes, you can. There isn’t any flavor difference. The only thing I would caution you on is that the red cabbage will tint the ingredients you cook it with. For that reason, I usually choose red cabbage for my raw cabbage recipes such as our Cabbage Cashew Salad.

How to cook cabbage in the oven? With this dish, I roasted the veggies and apple together on a baking sheet after giving them a simple drizzle of EVOO and a little S&P until they just began to soften.

The high heat coaxed out and combined all of the flavors.

Is Cabbage Good For Me?

Cabbage is actually good for you if you don’t drown it in butter. There are only 33 calories in a cup of cooked cabbage, and it is low in fat and high in fiber.

What ingredients are good with Cabbage?

Consider your textures and flavors. When roasting you want ingredients that will bake at the same rate such as:

  • Carrots
  • Onions
  • Leeks
  • Potatoes
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Fennel

Don’t forget to save this recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for easy reference!

White baking dish filled with roasted green cabbage, orange carrots, apples and onions with a silver serving spoon in the pan sitting on a green napkin.
Oven Roasted Cabbage and Carrots

Tips for a delicious baked cabbage recipe:

  • Cut the cabbage in wedges or slices.
  • Remove the cabbage core.
  • Use smaller carrots or cut them thinner so they cook at the same rate as the cabbage.
  • Add chopped potatoes.
  • Use a baking sheet pan and spread the vegetables out.
    • If they’re too close together they will steam and not roast.
    • This also allows you to season the vegetables evenly.
  • This Roasted Cabbage and Carrots recipe can be served as a delicious vegetarian cabbage recipe or a side dish too.

Variations you can make to this Roasted Cabbage and Carrots recipe

  • Bacon or corned beef would be delicious in this dish too.
    • I would recommend adding pre-cooked meat at the end. You don’t want your vegetables to become greasy or your meat to overcook. This recipe is all about a fresh dish of perfectly cooked ingredients.
  • Add chopped potatoes.
  • Replace the onion with fennel or leek.

Products you may need

  • Vegetable Peeler – my kitchen couldn’t exist without a vegetable peeler. I didn’t know what I was missing until I replaced my old one for a nice new sharp one!
  • Baking sheet – These sheet pans are durable and I have four of them so I can get everything baked in a jiffy!

Here is a little more cabbage inspiration!

  • Thai Cabbage Slaw
  • Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
  • Southern Bacon Fried Cabbage
  • Easy Cabbage & Noodles Recipe
  • Roasted Cabbage and Carrots

Another LIFE-CHANGING cabbage recipe is our Corned Beef Sandwich. It uses a delicious slaw to add flavor and texture. You’re going to want leftover corned beef just so you can make this recipe.

Thick half Corned Beef Cabbage Slaw Sandwich is layered with a mustard sauce. baked corned beef and a caraway slaw. The other half of the sandwich is stacked on top of the other half.
Corned Beef Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw

I would love it if you enjoy this recipe that you will leave me a comment and rate the recipe with 5 stars!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

White baking dish filled with roasted green cabbage, orange carrots, apples and onions with a silver serving spoon in the pan sitting on a green napkin.
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Roasted Cabbage and Carrots with Apple

Roasted Cabbage and Carrots with Apples has a smooth and slightly sweet flavor making it the perfect side dish to a savory meal. Baking it in the oven assures that the vegetables are colorful and have a delightful crunch. 
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 6 servings
Author Hostess At Heart
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Ingredients

  • 1 green cabbage medium
  • 10 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 green apples peeled and sliced into 8 pieces
  • 1 yellow onion sliced thickly
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Cut the cabbage in 4 quarters. Remove the core and slice each quarter into 4 pieces (16 total)
  • Peel carrots and chop into thick pieces.
  • In a large bowl Combine cabbage, carrots, apples, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Spread out on the rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway through or until vegetables are lightly browned and beginning to soften.

Notes

Tips for making the perfect Roasted Cabbage and Carrots recipe:
  • Cut the cabbage in wedges or slices.
  • Remove the cabbage core.
  • Use smaller carrots or cut them thinner so they cook at the same rate as the cabbage.
  • Add chopped potatoes.
  • Use a baking sheet pan and spread the vegetables out.
    • If they’re too close together they will steam and not roast.
    • This also allows you to season the vegetables evenly.
  • This Roasted Cabbage and Carrots recipe can be served as a delicious vegetarian cabbage recipe or a side dish too.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 17165IU | Vitamin C: 65.5mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.1mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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If you’re like me some times making side dishes is more difficult than the main meal. Here are a few recipes that are my go-to recipes.

  • Baked Acorn Squash with Bacon and Brown Sugar
  • Whole Grain Asparagus Orzo Salad

I’ll be making this oven-roasted cabbage recipe a lot more instead of just saving it for St. Patricks Day.

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Comments

  1. Margaret rikey says

    November 5, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    Very good ,easy and delicious !

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 7, 2020 at 8:29 am

      Thank you, Margaret!

      Reply
  2. Judy McKee says

    April 28, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    Thank you Julie for the info about the Roasted veggies. I did find that to be true with the carrots not being done , so I will cut them smaller next time. It was a wonderful side dish though, in fact I made it a complete dinner the next day. Thanks again, Judy

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 29, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you Judy, I appreciate you letting me know.

      Reply
  3. Judy McKee says

    March 3, 2020 at 10:57 am

    THANK YOU JULIE FOR SUCH DELICIOUS RECIPES. I AM A HEART PATIENT & TOO MUCH SALT IS MY NEMESIS . THIS CABBAGE (MY FAVORITE VEGGIE!) RECIPE SOUNDS LIKE MY NEXT BEST RECIPE. ALSO THANKS FOR THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, IT’S SO VERY HELPFUL. (I’M SURE THERE’S MORE GREAT THINGS TO COME FROM YOU!!!) Judy

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 3, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      Thank you, Judy! I try and make recipes that taste great without all of the salt and fat and really appreciate you stopping by. I wish you great health! Julie

      Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 27, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      The recipe says to cut the carrots thick. I wasn’t sure what that meant so I tried to use the photo for reference. The cabbage was done cooking before the carrots had even started to soften.
      Also, I wish there was more flavor. It was very bland with just salt and pepper so I added some balsamic vinegar.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        April 28, 2020 at 10:20 am

        I’ll have to change the wording in the recipe card because in the tips I indicate “Use smaller carrots or cut them thinner so they cook at the same rate as the cabbage”. We found the olive oil and just salt and pepper was enough to flavor this dish but you could flavor it any way suitable for your tastes. We also indicate that bacon is a great addition to this dish if that’s to your liking.

        Reply
  4. Nikki Lee says

    February 21, 2020 at 6:58 am

    So bright and beautiful! I love the sweetness the carrots add to the cabbage! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:08 am

      Thanks, Nikki!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Ann Stewart says

    February 18, 2020 at 9:59 am

    I had just a few of each of these in my fridge but not enough to make a full side but thanks for this I did! I didn’t have to throw them away and everyone ate all of it!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Thanks, Jennifer!

      Reply
  6. Sandra Shaffer says

    February 17, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    Oooh, love the addition of apples. I like roasting vegetables, but never thought to add apples. Nice combination with the carrots and cabbage. This is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Thank you, Sandra! The apples add just a bit of sweetness and smooth out the flavors of this dish.

      Reply
  7. michele says

    February 17, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Jeff loves cabbage and this couldn’t have been any easier. And what a filling side dish that is also better for you! Definitely going to make this again… side dishes that are so easy are hard to come by!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:01 am

      This is definitely an easy one. Thanks, Michele!

      Reply
  8. Kathleen Pope says

    February 17, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    Okay, I was looking for a classic recipe to have on St. Patrick’s day and I love this! Fresh, roasted, healthy and DELICIOUS!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:00 am

      Thank you, Kathleen!

      Reply
  9. Madi says

    February 17, 2020 at 8:18 am

    Everything about this sounds so tasty! The crunch factor in this dish has to be great!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 17, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Thank you Madi!

      Reply
  10. Debi says

    February 16, 2020 at 7:54 am

    This was the perfect side dish with some chicken for a simple family meal. Easy to make & yummy. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 16, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Thanks, Debi! We love this one too!

      Reply
  11. Madi says

    January 6, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Yum! This sounds so flavorful and delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 10, 2020 at 7:10 am

      It’s simple and delicious! Thanks, Madi!

      Reply
  12. Lisa says

    May 22, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    I love the medley of vegetables/fruit you used for this dish. Cabbage is so good for you and really note eaten enough. I can’t wait to try this dish tonight!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  13. mollie says

    March 21, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    1 I love cabbage and it’s so healthy when cooked or made right! The apple sounds so good in this!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 22, 2017 at 7:35 am

      We really liked this Mollie. It’s going to be my new go too cooking method for cabbage.

      Reply
  14. Lily says

    March 18, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    What a delicious and healthy side dish. I can imagine what lovely flavors and sweetness roasting brings out of the veggies and apples. Simple and tasty – my kind of recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 19, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you Lily! It was a great change and I think it’s our new favorite way to enjoy cabbage.

      Reply
  15. Jeff says

    March 18, 2017 at 9:47 am

    What a delicious combination. And it looks good.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 20, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Thank you Jeff! I loved this dish and even ate it for lunch.

      Reply
  16. Suzanne says

    March 17, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Looks delicious Julie!! Happy St Patricks Day!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 17, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you Suzanne! Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    March 17, 2017 at 11:38 am

    This looks great! I have some leftover cabbage and all the other ingredients on hand! I will have to try it! I have never roasted cabbage before, but I bet it’s good! Thank you for the idea. 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 17, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you, Jenny! I don’t know why it took me so long to cook it this way but there’s no turning back now. I hope you have a great weekend.

      Reply
  18. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    March 17, 2017 at 11:28 am

    I think the only time all year I eat cabbage is on St. Patrick’s Day and I always think I should eat more of it. I love the addition of apples. This sounds absolutely delicious! Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 17, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you so much, Kelsie. Like you I don’t know why we don’t eat it more often. It’s so easy I need to change me ways LOL! Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply

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