Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Tahini (Printable Version)

Tender roasted cabbage wedges with creamy tahini sauce—a simple, flavorful dish ready in under an hour.

# 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

# 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The high heat coaxes out natural sugars you never knew cabbage was hiding
  • That tahini sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to put on everything forever
02 -
  • Don't rush flipping the wedges halfway through, or you'll miss out on those gorgeous crispy edges
  • The tahini sauce might look curdled when you first add water but keep whisking and it'll come together beautifully
03 -
  • Red cabbage works beautifully here too, though it might need a few extra minutes to get tender
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon over the finished dish right before serving wakes everything up
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