21 November 2025
Caramelized Cabbage + Honey-Boursin Cream 🥬✨
Caitlin Latessa-Greene adapted by JojoM
Melt-in-your-mouth roasted cabbage with a sweet-tangy honey–Boursin cream, fresh dill, lemon zest, and toasted pine nuts. Elegant, easy, unforgettable.
Caramelized Cabbage + Honey-Boursin Cream 🥬✨
If you’ve ever doubted cabbage could be elegant, this recipe will change your mind. Golden roasted cabbage wedges become meltingly tender in the oven, while the creamy honey–Boursin sauce brings a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Finished with fresh dill, lemon zest, and toasted pine nuts, this dish is both rustic and restaurant-worthy. 🌿✨
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 💚
- Sweet + savory harmony – caramelized cabbage meets tangy honey-Boursin cream.
- Elegant yet easy – a one-pan veggie side that looks and tastes gourmet.
- Customizable – swap pine nuts for almonds or sunflower seeds for budget-friendly crunch.
- Versatile – pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, salmon, or as part of a vegetarian spread.
The Star: Honey–Boursin Cream 🧄🍯
This sauce is what makes the dish unforgettable. Honey adds sweetness, Boursin cheese lends garlicky richness, and lemon juice cuts through with brightness. The result? A silky drizzle that clings to every bite of tender cabbage. Pro tip: keep it warm before serving, as it thickens when cooled.
Perfectly Roasted Cabbage Wedges 🥬🔥
The secret to irresistible cabbage is high heat. First sear the wedges until they develop golden edges, then roast covered to soften, and finally uncover to caramelize. This three-step process delivers cabbage that’s both tender and deeply flavorful.
Finishing Touches ✨
Fresh dill, lemon zest, black pepper, and toasted pine nuts bring freshness, brightness, and crunch to every forkful. 🌿🍋 Don’t skip these toppings—they elevate the dish from good to exceptional.
When to Serve 🍽️
- As a holiday side dish with roast meats or fish.
- For a weeknight dinner upgrade—simple enough for everyday.
- As part of a vegetarian spread or mezze board.
This Caramelized Cabbage with Honey-Boursin Cream is a shining example of how humble vegetables can steal the spotlight. Once you try it, it just might become your new favorite way to serve cabbage. 🥬💛
Caramelized Cabbage + Honey-Boursin Cream 🥬✨
Caitlin Latessa-Greene adapted by JojoMMelt-in-your-mouth roasted cabbage with a sweet-tangy honey–Boursin cream, fresh dill, lemon zest, and toasted pine nuts. Elegant, easy, unforgettable.
Chef's Tips
Swap toasted pine nuts with sunflower seeds or almonds for a budget-friendly crunch.
For a vegetarian-friendly rennet, choose a suitable soft herb cheese or use garlic-herb cream cheese.
Make the sauce just before serving and keep warm; it firms up as it cools—loosen with 1–2 tbsp hot water.
For vegan: >- use olive-oil “butter” and a cashew-garlic cream in place of Boursin; sweeten with agave.
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Ingredients
USMetric
Honey–Boursin Cream
Roasted Cabbage
To Finish
Instructions
Roast the Cabbage
- 1
Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high.
- 2
Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil. Sear cabbage wedges cut-side down with 1/4 tsp salt for ~3 minutes until browned.
- 3
Flip, season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, sear 3 minutes more.
- 4
Pour in 1/3 cup (80 ml) water, cover, and transfer to the oven for 20 minutes.
- 5
Uncover, flip wedges, and roast 20 minutes more until tender and caramelised.
Make the Honey–Boursin Cream
- 1
In a small pan, warm 1/2 tbsp (7.5 ml) oil over medium-high. Sauté garlic and chopped spring onions for ~1 minute.
- 2
Add lemon juice and 2 tbsp (30 ml) water; stir. Add honey and a pinch of salt; cook 1–2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in Boursin until melted and silky. Thin with hot water 1 tbsp at a time to a pourable cream. Keep warm.
Finish & Serve
- 1
Spoon warm Honey–Boursin cream onto plates. Set a roasted cabbage wedge on top.
- 2
Finish with dill, lemon zest, black pepper, and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Comments & Reviews
Vanessa M.
9/28/2025
Served with roast chicken—total crowd-pleaser. Next time doubling the sauce!
Lisa C.
9/28/2025
Tip: toast the nuts well for extra crunch. The caramelized edges on the cabbage 🤌
Gavin B.
9/28/2025
Loved it, but pine nuts were pricey—almonds worked great. Will make again.
Iris E.
9/28/2025
That sauce is dangerously good. I used sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts—still fab!
Maria W.
9/28/2025
Made this tonight—silky, tangy, and so comforting. Dill + lemon is perfect.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 wedge with sauce (≈350 g)
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g26%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 520mg23%
Total Carbohydrates 25g9%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Sugars 16g
Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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