Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Tahini (Printable)

Caramelized cabbage steaks with a creamy tahini drizzle, perfect as a main or side.

# 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 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Tahini Drizzle

07 - ⅓ cup tahini
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove any tough outer leaves from the cabbage and slice into 1-inch thick rounds to create 4–5 steaks.
03 - Place 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 edges are caramelized and centers are tender.
05 - 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 roasted cabbage steaks to a serving platter and drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Top with chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • This recipe transforms a 2 dollar cabbage into something that feels restaurant special
  • The tahini sauce creates this incredible creamy element without any dairy
  • You get these gorgeous caramelized edges while the centers stay tender and sweet
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up at first when you add the lemon juice, just keep whisking and it will smooth out
  • Flip the cabbage steaks carefully about halfway through so both sides get those gorgeous caramelized edges
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife and a gentle sawing motion to keep the cabbage slices intact
  • Let the tahini sauce sit for 5 minutes before serving, it thickens slightly and clings better
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