Roasted Cabbage with Tahini (Printable Version)

Caramelized cabbage steaks with smooth tahini drizzle, seasoned with Middle Eastern spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Cabbage Steaks

01 - 1 large green cabbage, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Tahini Drizzle

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

→ Garnishes

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

# How-To Steps:

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 crosswise into 1-inch thick rounds to create 4-5 steaks.
03 - Place the cabbage steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides generously with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through cooking, until edges are golden brown and centers are fork-tender.
05 - While 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 continuously until sauce is smooth and pourable.
06 - Transfer roasted cabbage steaks to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh lemon wedges. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the cabbage edges caramelize into something almost candy-like while the centers stay tender
  • That tahini drizzle is basically liquid gold youll want to put on everything
  • Its the kind of dish that makes people forget theyre eating something so good for them
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will look thick and curdled when you first mix it—keep whisking and adding water, it will smooth out
  • Dont slice the cabbage too thin or it will fall apart during flipping—1 inch is the sweet spot
  • Serving warm is best, but these are surprisingly good at room temperature for lunch the next day
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush for even oil distribution, or get in there with clean hands
  • The cabbage core is edible and holds the slices together—dont cut it out completely
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