Roasted Cabbage With Tahini (Printable)

Tender roasted cabbage wedges drizzled with creamy tahini sauce. An easy, healthy side ready in 40 minutes.

# 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

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

# Directions:

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 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
05 - Transfer roasted cabbage to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
06 - 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tahini sauce transforms simple cabbage into something that feels restaurant special but takes minutes to make
  • Its the kind of dish that makes people reconsider everything they thought they knew about humble vegetables
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up and look curdled when you first add the lemon juice—keep whisking and it will smooth out into the creamiest texture
  • Cabbage can vary in sweetness, so taste a wedge after roasting and adjust the salt in your tahini sauce accordingly
03 -
  • Let the roasted cabbage rest for 5 minutes before saucing—the residual heat continues softening any stubborn crunchy bits
  • Grate the garlic directly into the tahini for maximum flavor distribution
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