Ginger Winter Oat Cabbage (Printable Version)
Braised cabbage with ginger and spices, topped with a savory oat crumble for a wholesome winter meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cabbage & Braise
01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into wedges
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Oat Topping
12 - 1 cup rolled oats
13 - 1/3 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
14 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
15 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted plant-based butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
03 - Stir in garlic, ginger, and carrot; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add cabbage wedges and sprinkle with coriander and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Pour in the vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and braise in the oven for 30 minutes.
06 - Meanwhile, prepare the oat topping: In a bowl, combine oats, flour, sunflower seeds if using, thyme, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil and mix until crumbly.
07 - Remove the cabbage from the oven. Uncover and evenly scatter the oat topping over the cabbage.
08 - Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp.
09 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the cabbage turns silky soft while that topping stays perfectly crunchy creates this incredible texture contrast
- Its one of those dishes that tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or lazy leftovers
02 -
- Don't rush the initial braising step, that time in the covered oven is what transforms the cabbage from crunchy to meltingly tender
- The oat topping should clump together when you squeeze it, if it's too dry add another splash of oil
03 -
- Cut your cabbage wedges thick enough that they don't fall apart during braising but thin enough to become tender throughout
- Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan before adding them to the topping for an extra layer of flavor