Vegan Marry Me Melting Cabbage
Creamy, cozy, and irresistible, this Vegan Marry Me Melting Cabbage features tender cabbage in a rich dairy-free sun-dried tomato sauce. Easy, plant-based comfort food.
Ingredients
Cabbage
- 1 large green cabbage cut into 6–8 thick wedges
Aromatics
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Tomato Components
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
- Creamy Base
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk cashew milk preferred for creaminess
Finishing Touches
- ⅓ cup vegan parmesan grated or shredded
- 2 –3 tablespoons olive oil for searing
Instructions
Sear the cabbage
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season cabbage wedges with salt and pepper, then sear cut-side down for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden. Transfer to a plate.
Build the aromatics
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the vegan marry me sauce
- Add tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in plant milk, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season to taste.
Assemble
- Nestle seared cabbage wedges back into the skillet. Spoon sauce over each wedge and sprinkle evenly with vegan parmesan.
Bake and broil
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 15 minutes until cabbage is tender and sauce is bubbling. Broil 2–4 minutes until lightly golden and melting. Serve warm.