Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Name: Marry Me Melting Cabbage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Seared cabbage wedges braised in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce until spoon-tender, the vegetarian mashup of two viral trends, Marry Me Chicken and melting cabbage, in one skillet.

50 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSideStovetop and OvenVegetarianEgg-FreeNut-Free

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Ingredients

1 head green cabbage, cut into wedges
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Season 1 head cut into wedges green cabbage with salt and pepper, then sear for 3 to 4 minutes per cut side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
3

Lower the heat to medium, add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Stir in 1 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and bring to a simmer.
5

Stir in half of 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce, then return the seared cabbage wedges to the skillet, spooning sauce over each one.
6

Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese over the top and transfer to the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cabbage is fork-tender.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Marry Me Melting Cabbage need?

For Marry Me Melting Cabbage, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 6.

What should Marry Me Melting Cabbage look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until melted into the sauce. Step 6: cook until the cabbage is fork-tender.

What can I use instead of sun-dried tomatoes in Marry Me Melting Cabbage?

The entry for Marry Me Melting Cabbage calls for 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped. In its place: A tablespoon of tomato paste plus chopped roasted red peppers gives the concentrated tomato flavor and the chew.

How hot is Marry Me Melting Cabbage?

Moderately. The heat in Marry Me Melting Cabbage comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Marry Me Melting Cabbage dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Marry Me Melting Cabbage is 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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