Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Tahini (Printable Page)

Caramelized cabbage steaks drizzled with creamy tahini sauce

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ Tahini Drizzle

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

→ Garnishes

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove tough outer leaves from cabbage. Slice into 1-inch thick rounds to yield 4 to 5 steaks.
03 - Arrange cabbage steaks on prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and generously season with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are browned and centers are tender.
05 - In a bowl, whisk tahini with fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add cold water one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
06 - Transfer roasted cabbage steaks to serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Plant-Based Satisfaction: A hearty vegan and gluten-free dish that feels like a meal.
  • Complex Flavors: The combination of earthy cumin, smoked paprika, and nutty tahini is deeply satisfying.
  • Easy Prep: Minimal active work for a dish that looks gourmet.
02 -
  • Consistency: When making the tahini sauce, use cold water and whisk vigorously; the sauce may thicken initially but will become perfectly smooth as you add more liquid.
  • Flipping: Use a wide spatula to flip the steaks carefully halfway through to keep the cabbage rounds from falling apart.
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