Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Tahini (Printable Version)

Golden caramelized cabbage steaks with velvety tahini drizzle, ready in 40 minutes.

# 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 to thin
11 - Salt to taste

→ Garnishes

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

# Directions:

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 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 the centers are tender.
05 - In a bowl, 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 the roasted cabbage steaks to a platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and garnish with chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tahini creates this incredible creamy sauce that somehow makes everything taste richer without any dairy
  • Its one of those rare dishes that actually improves as leftovers, the flavors deepen overnight
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up and turn into a thick paste at first, keep whisking and adding water, it will suddenly become smooth
  • Flipping the cabbage halfway is non negotiable for getting those crispy edges on both sides
03 -
  • Use the widest cabbage you can find, the smaller outer steaks tend to dry out faster than the hearty center ones
  • Let the tahini sauce sit for 10 minutes before serving, the garlic flavor mellows beautifully
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