Miso Butter Roasted Cabbage Wedges (Printer-friendly)

Golden cabbage wedges glazed with sweet miso butter, delivering rich umami flavor in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Miso Butter

02 - 4.2 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper
02 - Position cabbage wedges on the prepared tray with even spacing between each piece
03 - Combine softened butter, white miso paste, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated garlic in a bowl and blend until completely smooth
04 - Brush the miso butter mixture generously over all sides of each cabbage wedge
05 - Place in oven for 25-30 minutes, turning wedges halfway through cooking until golden brown and tender with crisp edges
06 - Transfer roasted cabbage to a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and freshly ground black pepper
07 - Present hot as a side dish or light main course

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms humble cabbage into something golden, caramelized, and deeply satisfying without any fuss.
  • The miso butter clings to every charred edge, delivering umami in every bite.
  • It works as a side dish or a light meal, and everyone always asks what you did to make cabbage taste this good.
02 -
  • Don't cut the core out of the wedges or they'll fall apart in the oven, it holds everything together.
  • Make sure your butter is truly softened before mixing, cold butter won't blend with the miso and you'll end up with lumps.
  • Flip the wedges carefully with tongs, they're delicate once they start to soften.
03 -
  • Taste your miso before you start, some brands are much saltier than others and you may want to adjust the quantity.
  • If your cabbage wedges are large, slice them a bit thinner so they cook evenly and develop more caramelized surface area.
  • Use the leftover miso butter to glaze roasted carrots, mushrooms, or even chicken thighs, it's a versatile blend.
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