Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Tahini (Printable Version)

Caramelized cabbage rounds with smooth tahini garlic sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Cabbage Steaks

01 - 1 large green cabbage
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Tahini Drizzle

07 - ⅓ cup tahini
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
10 - 2-4 tbsp cold water
11 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - 2 tbsp 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 with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini drizzle adds this creamy nutty luxury that makes even cabbage haters reach for seconds
  • Its one of those deceptively simple dishes that looks impressive on the plate but comes together with minimal effort
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up at first when you add the lemon juice—keep whisking and it will emulsify into silky perfection
  • Dont rush the flipping step—letting those steaks develop a deep golden crust on the first side is where all the flavor lives
03 -
  • Look for a cabbage with a flat bottom—it will sit steadier on the cutting board for even slicing
  • If your tahini sauce seems too thick, add water more gradually than you think you need
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