Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Tahini (Printable)

Crispy roasted cabbage wedges with a rich tahini garlic sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cut into 8 wedges, core intact
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Tahini Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
06 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 2-4 tbsp cold water (as needed for consistency)
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
13 - Pinch of smoked paprika or Aleppo pepper

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange cabbage wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are browned and cabbage is tender with crisped edges.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Gradually whisk in cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
05 - Transfer roasted cabbage to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chopped herbs, and a pinch of smoked paprika or Aleppo pepper, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini sauce transforms simple cabbage into something rich and satisfying
  • It comes together quickly but looks impressive on the plate
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up at first when you add the lemon juice, but keep whisking and adding water, it will smooth out
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the cabbage will steam instead of roast
  • Serving warm is ideal, but these are surprisingly good at room temperature too
03 -
  • Let the cabbage roast undisturbed for the first 15 minutes to develop the best caramelization
  • Make the sauce ahead of time, it keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week
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