Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Tahini (Printable Version)

Smoky grilled cabbage wedges with creamy tahini, parsley and pomegranate for a vibrant plant-forward 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 Advice:

01 -
  • You get that irresistible charred crunch and silky tahini in every bite—it’s a texture party I wish someone had told me about sooner.
  • It comes together quickly but still feels fancy enough for company or a solo feast worth celebrating.
02 -
  • If you cut too shallow and lose the cabbage core, everything will fall apart on the grill—I learned the hard way when half my wedges tumbled through the grates.
  • Adding the water to the tahini just a spoonful at a time makes all the difference between silky sauce and a runny mess.
03 -
  • A super-hot grill means crisp edges but keeps the wedges tender in the middle—don’t shy away from high heat.
  • Lemon juice in the tahini not only perks things up; it keeps the sauce pale and creamy even if it sits out a bit.
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