Grilled Cabbage with Tahini (Printable)

Charred cabbage wedges with creamy tahini, parsley and pomegranate seeds—vibrant, healthy side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cabbage

01 - 1 medium green cabbage
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp kosher salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Tahini Sauce

05 - ⅓ cup tahini
06 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
07 - 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
08 - 3–4 tbsp cold water
09 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Toppings

10 - ⅓ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
11 - ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Remove any tough outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it into 8 equal wedges, keeping the core intact so the wedges hold together.
03 - Brush each wedge with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper on all sides.
04 - Grill the cabbage wedges for 5–7 minutes per side, turning once, until charred and tender but still holding their shape. Remove from the grill and set aside.
05 - While the cabbage is grilling, whisk together tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and 3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Add an additional tablespoon of water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
06 - Arrange the grilled cabbage wedges on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley, pomegranate seeds, and toasted sesame seeds if using.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that beautiful blend of smoky, creamy, and crunchy in every bite, just like a secret feast on a platter.
  • Even the veggie skeptics at my table have been won over by those sweet charred edges—trust me, this will convert them.
02 -
  • If you slice the cabbage too thin, it will fall apart on the grill faster than kids running for the ice cream truck.
  • Stirring in ice-cold water to the tahini is the secret to a sauce that's lush and pourable instead of stiff and stodgy.
03 -
  • Using a grill pan indoors gives amazing char without needing to fire up an outdoor grill—perfect for rainy days.
  • Rubbing a little extra olive oil on your knife before slicing the cabbage helps keep things neat and less sticky.
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