Why Roasted Cabbage Should Be Your New Go-To Side Dish

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It's that good it needs it's own post.

Don't believe me? Try it.

Raw cabbage can have its fair share of digestive issues--bloating, gas, discomfort. Not to mention raw brassicas (kale, cabbage, brussel sprouts) have been shown to interfere with thyroid and other hormone production in the body.

That's why roasting your cabbage isn't just THE tastiest way to consume this humble vegetable--it's healthier for your gut and body.

I'm sharing 3 ways to prepare your cabbage, a recipe for each Dosha: Vata, Pitta & Kapha.

Be sure to tag me in your creations @samastaayurveda on Instagram.

Herby Garlic Roasted Cabbage [Vata]

Servings: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Total Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 head of Green Cabbage

Garlic: Fresh (1 clove, minced) or Powdered (1/2tsp)

1/2 tsp each Basil, Thyme, Fennel & Cumin

1-2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp flaky sea salt

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut a whole head of cabbage in half, slicing down into the stem. Cut the half of the cabbage into 6 wedges. Drizzle olive oil, salt & herbs onto a sheet pan. Take each wedge of cabbage and coat each side with the herby-oil mix. Roast for 15-20 minutes, depending on the freshness of your cabbage, until tender. Enjoy & devour--you'll never look at cabbage the same way again!

Miso-sweet Roasted Cabbage [Pitta]

Servings: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Total Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 head of Green Cabbage

1 tbsp coconut aminos

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 tsp olive oil

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut a whole head of cabbage in half, slicing down into the stem. Cut the half of the cabbage into 6 wedges. Drizzle coconut aminos and sesame oil onto the sheet pan, coating each side of the wedges. Cook 15-20 minutes until tender. Enjoy as a side--devour out of pleasure!

Korean Kick Roasted Cabbage [Kapha]

Servings: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Total Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 head of Green Cabbage

2 tsp Chili Crisp (or make the simplified version below)

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp scallions

Extra sesame seeds

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut a whole head of cabbage in half, slicing down into the stem. Cut the half of the cabbage into 6 wedges. Rub the chili crisp & sesame oil all over cabbage wedges. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Top with scallions & sesame seeds. Enjoy with rice & your favorite, well-sourced protein.

Chili Crisp: Quick Method

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp red chili flakes

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp onion powder or 1/4 minced onion

1 tsp coconut aminos

1 tsp sesame seeds

Saute ingredients in oil. Put in jar and keep in fridge.