Roasted Cabbage Wedges With Tahini Sauce (Printable)

Crispy roasted cabbage wedges with nutty tahini drizzle—a simple 40-minute dish packed with flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cut into 8 wedges with 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, adjusted for desired consistency
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
13 - Pinch of smoked paprika or Aleppo pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Arrange cabbage wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring all sides are coated.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping wedges halfway through cooking. Cook until edges are golden brown and cabbage is tender with crisped edges.
04 - While cabbage roasts, whisk together tahini, grated garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until sauce achieves smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Transfer roasted cabbage to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chopped herbs, and smoked paprika or Aleppo pepper if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cabbage becomes impossibly tender with edges that get wonderfully crispy and sweet in the oven
  • That creamy tahini sauce keeps in the fridge for weeks and makes everything taste better
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize and look curdled when you first add the lemon juice but keep whisking and it will smooth out
  • Flip the cabbage wedges carefully halfway through roasting so both sides get those beautiful crispy edges
03 -
  • Pat the cabbage wedges dry with paper towels before oiling them for extra crispy edges
  • Let the tahini sauce sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the garlic mellow slightly
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