Slow Roasted Maple Cumin Butter Cabbage w/ Lemon Pepper Ricotta

Name: Slow Roasted Maple Cumin Butter Cabbage w/ Lemon Pepper Ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 small/medium cabbage head; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp chopped scallions; 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano; 3/4 cup ricotta; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Zest of 1/2 lemon; Leftover butter; Sunflower seeds; Chopped scallions; Pepper

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:2h 20min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:33:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories297 kcal (15%)

Total Fat20.9 g (30%)

Carbs24.2 g (9%)

Sugars12.2 g (14%)

Protein7 g (14%)

Sodium522.3 mg (26%)

Fiber6.1 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400.

Step 2

Maple the butter. Add the butter, maple syrup, cumin, salt, paprika, garlic, scallions and oregano to a small bowl. Mix to combine, then place in the oven to melt for about a minute.

Step 3

Place cabbage onto a cutting board, then make 2 slices into the top, slicing 2/3 of the way through, creating a cross-cross. Be careful not to slice all the way through.

Step 4

Place the cabbage onto a large piece of parchment paper. Next, spoon a few spoonfuls into the cross-cross cavity of the cabbage, then drizzle and coat the outside of the cabbage. *You will likely have butter leftover for serving.

Step 5

Wrap the parchment paper around the cabbage, making sure to cover the entire surface area, then wrap a long piece of kitchen twine around it 3-4 times then tie a bow at the top. Place the cabbage in the oven for about 2 hours and 20 minutes. *Large cabbages may need 30-45 minutes more.

Step 6

While the cabbage roasts, make the ricotta. Add the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine then set aside.

Step 7

Unwrap the cabbage, then spread a layer of the ricotta onto a place. Place the whole cabbage on top. Top with the scallions, sunflower seeds, pepper and extra of the butter if desired.