side essentials: savory baked napa cabbage

How To Make side essentials: savory baked napa cabbage

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c)
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  Step 4
  Cut the cabbage into 1/2-inch (1.2cm), and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  Step 5
  Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, about a teaspoon.
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  Step 6
  Sprinkle on a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
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  Step 7
  Place into the preheated oven, and bake until the edges begin to brown, but not blacken, about 25 – 30 minutes.
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  Step 8
  Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 9
  Chef’s Tip: The crispy bits are the absolute best, so try to get as much crispy cabbage as you can, without burning it.
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  Step 10
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 11
  Place on the plate whole, or make it rustic. Drizzle on a bit of vinegar, toss on a bit of cheese (I am thinking feta). Enjoy.
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  Step 12
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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