Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Holidays Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides Balsamic Roasted Cabbage 4.3 (6) 5 Reviews These roasted cabbage wedges with honey and balsamic vinegar make an attractive and healthy side dish that's also very easy to prepare. You can use red or green cabbage--or make a double batch with one of each for a pretty presentation. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 12 wedges Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These cabbage wedges are seasoned with a balance of sweet honey and tangy balsamic vinegar.Cabbage is low-calorie and nutrient-rich, while olive oil contributes healthy fats.Fresh thyme adds a flavorful and aromatic touch. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings ½ teaspoon ground pepper 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 large head red or green cabbage, cut into 10 or 12 wedges 2 teaspoons honey 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (Optional) Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine pepper, 3 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Brush evenly over all sides of cabbage wedges. Combine honey, 2 tablespoons vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; set aside. Arrange the cabbage wedges, cut-side down, on a baking sheet. Roast until they start to brown, about 20 minutes. Brush with half the honey-balsamic mixture; turn over and brush with the remaining mixture. Continue roasting until browned and tender, but still holding their shape, about 15 minutes more. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and sprinkle with thyme, if desired. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve immediately. Recipe developed by Marianne Williams Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 181 Calories 12g Fat 18g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 2 wedges Calories 181 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Vitamin A 2110IU 42% Vitamin C 108mg 120% Folate 34mcg 9% Sodium 344mg 15% Calcium 89mg 7% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 32mg 8% Potassium 475mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.