Roasted Cabbage With Tahini (Print Version)

Caramelized cabbage steaks with velvety tahini sauce

# Components:

→ For the Cabbage Steaks

01 - 1 large green cabbage
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Tahini Drizzle

07 - 1/3 cup tahini
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
10 - 2-4 tablespoons cold water
11 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
14 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove any tough outer leaves from the cabbage. Slice the cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds to create 4-5 steaks.
03 - Place the cabbage steaks on the baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are browned and the centers are tender.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until smooth and pourable.
06 - Transfer the roasted cabbage steaks to a platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini drizzle transforms simple roasted vegetables into something restaurant worthy and impressive
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and actually taste better the next day as flavors deepen
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up at first when you add lemon juice but keep whisking and it will smooth out
  • Thicker cabbage steaks hold their shape better than thin slices which can dry out or fall apart
03 -
  • Let the roasted cabbage rest for 5 minutes before saucing so it retains that perfect texture
  • Warm your serving platter in the oven while the cabbage rests to keep everything hot longer
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