Roasted Cabbage With Tahini (Print Version)

Golden caramelized cabbage slices with rich tahini drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
10 - 2-4 tablespoons cold water, to thin
11 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

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

# How to Make It:

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 prepared 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 cooking, until the edges are browned and crispy and the centers are tender.
05 - While the cabbage roasts, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
06 - Transfer the roasted cabbage steaks to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the tahini sauce and garnish with chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the cabbage edges get candy sweet while the centers stay tender and satisfying
  • That tahini drizzle is basically liquid gold that makes everything taste expensive
02 -
  • The tahini will seize up at first when you add the lemon juice, keep whisking and it will smooth out
  • Flip the steaks carefully halfway through, they want to fall apart but hold it together
03 -
  • Pat the cabbage steaks dry with paper towels before oiling them, this helps them caramelize better
  • Let the tahini sauce sit for 5 minutes after whisking, it will thicken up to the perfect consistency
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