Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast
Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast delivers tender, melting leaves infused with smoky paprika, Cajun and Old Bay warmth, and a bright lift of lemon. Rich butter and savory bouillon deepen the flavor as the cabbage slowly softens into a comforting centerpiece. Serve for a cozy dinner alongside rice or crusty bread when you crave bold seasoning and a hearty vegetable main.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C).
- 2
Remove the core from the cabbage, then make six 2-inch cuts downward from the core about 1/4 of the way. Coat the cabbage with oil.
- 3
Season the cabbage with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, smoked paprika, paprika, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, and chicken bouillon. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the cabbage and rub the spices in until fully coated.
- 4
Place 3 tablespoons of butter in the center of the cabbage and wrap it tightly with two sheets of foil. Set it on a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- 6
Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter and whisk in the remaining 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, smoked paprika, paprika, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, and the lemon juice. Set aside.
- 7
After 1 hour, take the cabbage out of the oven and spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture over it. Re-wrap the cabbage in the same foil.
- 8
Bake for 1 more hour. Remove from the oven and let the cabbage cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; serve with the remaining butter mixture for dipping if desired.
- Calories 250.82 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 4.49 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 20.86 g 8%
- Total Fat 18.67 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 10.59 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.47 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 519.59 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 6.46 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 0.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 117.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 682.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 152.33 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 83.35 mg Good Source 93%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Butter Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Bouillon, Garlic Powder, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 250.82 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Bouillon, Garlic Powder, Green Cabbage, Lemon Juice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 250.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast healthy?
- Butter-Basted Spiced Cabbage Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 250.82 calories and 4.49 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 519.59 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.59 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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