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Creamy Vegan Cabbage Wedge Mushroom Recipe with Herby Panko Crunch

This creamy vegan cabbage wedge mushroom recipe is rich, comforting, and made with mushrooms, vegan butter, cheese, and herbs. A perfect plant-based side dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Cabbage Wedges

  • 1 large green cabbage cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Creamy Vegan Mushroom Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups mushrooms cremini or button, sliced
  • 1½ cups unsweetened plant-based milk almond or oat work best
  • ½ cup vegan cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh Herbs (Optional but Recommended)

  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary
  • Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Nutritional Yeast

Instructions
 

  • Sear the Cabbage Wedges
  • Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil or vegan butter and allow it to get hot but not smoking.
  • Place the cabbage wedges cut-side down in the pan, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Sear for 4–6 minutes per side, or until deep golden-brown and caramelized. Flip carefully using tongs and repeat on the other side.
  • Once seared, transfer the cabbage wedges to a plate and set aside while you prepare the mushroom sauce.
  • Searing cabbage creates a rich, slightly sweet flavor similar to my seared vegetable recipes and adds incredible depth without turning on the oven.
  • 🍄 Mushroom Sauce
  • Sauté mushrooms in vegan butter
  • Sprinkle with flour
  • Whisk in plant-based milk
  • Add vegan cheese, herbs, and spices
  • This creamy sauce pairs exceptionally well with seared cabbage wedges because the crisp edges soak up every bit of flavor.
  • 🍽️ Assembly
  • Return the seared cabbage wedges to the skillet after the sauce thickens, or plate them individually and spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the top.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper ank crispy panko herb mixture.
Keyword Cabbage, Cabbage wedge, mushroom sauce