Roasted Cabbage Wedges Tahini (Print)

Tender roasted cabbage wedges with creamy tahini sauce for a healthy side dish.

# 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. 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 tahini sauce turns simple cabbage into something restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort
  • It's one of those rare dishes that tastes better the longer it sits, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd
02 -
  • The sauce will look thick and seize up at first when you add the lemon juice—keep whisking and adding water, it will suddenly transform into something creamy and smooth
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or the cabbage will steam instead of roast—give each wedge some breathing room
03 -
  • Room temperature tahini incorporates more smoothly into the sauce—pull it out of the cupboard while you prep the cabbage
  • Let the roasted cabbage rest for about 5 minutes before serving, which helps the flavors settle and makes them easier to handle
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