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CABBAGE Either Roasted Or Raw…It’s A Winner

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Cabbage is a much maligned vegetable. Some people say it’s just too stinky while it cooks…and if it’s boiled I totally agree! But I say those folks need to try some new ways to serve that lowly old cruciferous veggie…and cabbage just might become one of their go-to veggies when dinnertime rolls around.

I think this is the BEST way to served cooked cabbage…and your house won’t smell like the local sewer plant during the process!

ROASTED CABBAGE WITH FENNEL

Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees.

Coat a cookie sheet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Slice a head of cabbage into one inch slices, leaving the core intact to hold the circles together.  Drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper on each slice-both sides. Then sprinkle a small amount of fennel seeds over the cabbage slices.

Roast in a 400 degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until cooked and starting to brown…

The results?

 
Beautiful presentation on the plate…And DELICIOUS too!  The vegetable becomes sweet and caramelized, producing no awful “boiled cabbage” smell in the kitchen.  And the subtle fennel flavor is another layer of deliciousness.
 
And last night I found half of a head languishing in my refrigerator, and I wasn’t in the mood to make a huge lettuce salad to go with our grilled steaks. So I whipped up a delicious RAW version that may take the place of Cole Slaw for me! No real recipe required…just use what YOU have…and just dump and stir together!
 
MY RAW CABBAGE SALAD
 
1/2 head of raw cabbage, roughly chopped and set aside.
1 ripe tomato, large dice
In a serving bowl mix together the dressing:
Several dollops of mayo (the good stuff…not imitation!)
About a Tablespoon of Tarragon Vinegar (My FAV for salads!)
About 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon of sugar (to taste)
 
Then I headed outside to my herb garden where I snipped some fresh arugula, garlic chives and onion chives.
 
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I mixed all the ingredients together…and VOILA!
 
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Now…Go out and create your own versions of these veggie dishes…and you won’t be sorry you gave cabbage another chance!
 

Comments

  2. Sandy Gingerich says

    Can’t wait to try roasting cabbage, Patty. We love it fried/steamed. I take a couple of slices of diced bacon, fry it with some thinly sliced onion, drain off all but a couple tablespoons of the bacon grease and add the shredded cabbage. It is so yummy and bacon makes everything GREAT, right? Love your recipes.

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    • Meemaw says

      Thanks for your comment Sandy! (Your cabbage recipe sounds like a winner too…and bacon DOES make everything better…for sure.) And be sure to sprinkle the slices of cabbage with fennel seeds when you try my version…I think you’ll love the unique flavor combination!
      Bon Appetit! 🙂

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