Charred Cabbage in Spiced Tomatoes with Tahini


Recipe summary
Charred Cabbage in Spiced Tomatoes with Tahini from Rainbow Plant Life is structured into a clear recipe card with 26 ingredients and 13 step-by-step instructions. It includes medium green cabbage, kosher salt, garlic cloves and thyme. Tags: citrus, fried, healthy and quick. ChefScribe turns the original cooking source into a recipe that is easier to follow, save and print.
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- thyme
- red pepper flakes
- 2 medium shallots
- 14 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- maple syrup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 can chickpeas (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (for tahini sauce)
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp maple syrup (for tahini sauce)
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup tahini
- ice water
- cilantro or parsley
Method
- 1
Remove bruised outer cabbage layers and cut cabbage into four wedges with core.
- 2
Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- 3
Season cabbage wedges with salt and sear undisturbed 5-7 minutes per side until browned and charred.
- 4
Remove cabbage and wipe pan clean.
- 5
Slice shallots and garlic; toast cumin seeds in olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Add shallots and garlic, cook until softened.
- 7
Add spices and stir constantly.
- 8
Add crushed canned tomatoes and maple syrup.
- 9
Nestle seared cabbage wedges into sauce and add chickpeas if using.
- 10
Cover and simmer 10 minutes until cabbage is tender and sauce thickens.
- 11
Make tahini sauce by mixing lemon juice, garlic, cumin, maple syrup, salt, pepper, tahini, and ice water until creamy and pourable.
- 12
Finish cabbage with chopped cilantro or parsley, lemon juice, and drizzle tahini sauce.
- 13
Serve warm directly from pan.






