MELTING CABBAGE
4 People
148 Cals
MELTING CABBAGE
4 People
148 Cals
About the recipe
Soft, caramelised cabbage baked in a nourishing bone broth sauceThere’s something incredibly comforting about this Melting Cabbage…soft, golden wedges of cabbage slowly cooked until tender, sweet and almost buttery—without any butter at all.As it bakes, the cabbage absorbs all the goodness of a rich, savoury broth, transforming into something far more luxurious than you’d expect from such a humble ingredient. It’s simple, deeply nourishing, and one of those recipes you make once… then crave on repeat.This is the kind of dish I turn to when I want something warm, healing and gut-friendly—with minimal effort and maximum flavour.One pan, minimal prep• Budget-friendly + incredibly satisfying• Naturally gluten-free• Rich in fibre + gut-supporting nutrients• Perfect as a side or light main.
Nutrition Per Serving
148
Calories
8g
Fat
2g
Saturates
5g
Sugars
477mg
Salt
10g
Protein
10g
Carbs
3g
Fibre
Ingredients
- ½ head green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 cups chicken bone broth stock or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cornflour mixed with 60 ml milk optional, to thicken
- 30 g finely grated parmesan or pecorino
- Chopped parsley or chives to garnish
Optional
- Splash of tamari for extra umami flavour
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Slice the cabbage into 4 wedges, keeping the core intact so they hold together.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium heat.
- Add cabbage wedges and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and caramelised.
- Flip and brown the other side. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer cabbage to a plate.
- In the same pan, add remaining olive oil, onion and garlic.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the bone broth (and tamari if using).
- Return cabbage to the pan and bring to a gentle boil.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning the cabbage halfway, until fork tender.
- Remove from oven and place back on the stove.
- Stir in the cornflour + milk mixture if you’d like a slightly thicker sauce (optional).
- Sprinkle with parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Serve warm… and enjoy every soft, silky, flavour-packed bite.
NOTES + INSPIRATION
Swap parmesan for a plant-based alternative to keep it dairy-free
Add white beans or chickpeas for a more substantial meal
•Try with vegetable broth for a vegan version
• Perfect alongside roasted chicken, fish—or as a hero vegetarian dish Cabbage – underrated + incredibly powerful
Cabbage is one of the most underrated vegetables in the kitchen… yet it’s loaded with fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K and powerful antioxidants that support overall health and vitality. It’s especially beneficial for:
Gut health – high in fibre to support digestion
Liver detox pathways – contains natural sulphur compounds
Reducing inflammation in the body
When cooked slowly like this, cabbage becomes easier to digest and beautifully sweet, making it gentle on the gut while still delivering all its benefits. Bone broth – healing + restorative
Using a good-quality chicken bone broth takes this dish to another level.
Bone broth is rich in:
Collagen + gelatin – supports gut lining, skin, joints
Amino acids (glycine, proline) – essential for repair + recovery
Minerals – for immune and metabolic health
Swap parmesan for a plant-based alternative to keep it dairy-free
Add white beans or chickpeas for a more substantial meal
•Try with vegetable broth for a vegan version
• Perfect alongside roasted chicken, fish—or as a hero vegetarian dish Cabbage – underrated + incredibly powerful
Cabbage is one of the most underrated vegetables in the kitchen… yet it’s loaded with fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K and powerful antioxidants that support overall health and vitality. It’s especially beneficial for:
Gut health – high in fibre to support digestion
Liver detox pathways – contains natural sulphur compounds
Reducing inflammation in the body
When cooked slowly like this, cabbage becomes easier to digest and beautifully sweet, making it gentle on the gut while still delivering all its benefits. Bone broth – healing + restorative
Using a good-quality chicken bone broth takes this dish to another level.
Bone broth is rich in:
Collagen + gelatin – supports gut lining, skin, joints
Amino acids (glycine, proline) – essential for repair + recovery
Minerals – for immune and metabolic health
