Braised Cabbage with Tahini Herb Sauce by @fitgreenmind

20 min
Easy

2 servings

🥬

600 g

Pointed Cabbage

💧

60 ml

Water

🌿

15 g

Cilantro

🌿

15 g

Dill

🌶️

5 g

Green Chili

🥣

75 ml

Tahini

🍁

15 ml

Maple Syrup

🍋

1 lemon

Lemon Juice

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🧄

1.5 g

Garlic Powder

💧

2 tbsp

Water

🌰

10 g

Dukkah

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Trim the pointed cabbage and cut it lengthwise into 4 equal wedges, keeping the core intact so the wedges hold together.

    pointed cabbage
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Heat the large frying pan over medium-high heat and place the 4 cabbage wedges cut-side down in the dry pan.

    pointed cabbage
    🍳large frying pan

  3. Step 3/10

    Fry the cabbage wedges, turning them as needed, until every cut side is deeply golden and lightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes.

    pointed cabbage
    🍳large frying pan

  4. Step 4/10

    Add about 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and immediately cover it with the lid.

    water
    🍳large frying pan
    🫕pan lid
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/10

    Reduce to medium heat and steam the cabbage until very tender and easy to cut with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes.

    pointed cabbage
    🍳large frying pan
    🫕pan lid

  6. Step 6/10

    Roughly chop the cilantro and dill, then remove the seeds from the green chili if a milder sauce is preferred.

    cilantro
    dill
    green chili
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/10

    Add the cilantro, dill, green chili, tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and remaining 2 tablespoons water to the blender.

    cilantro
    dill
    green chili
    tahini
    maple syrup
    lemon
    salt
    garlic powder
    water
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍋citrus juicer

  8. Step 8/10

    Blend the sauce until completely smooth and creamy, adding a small splash of water if a thinner consistency is desired.

    water

  9. Step 9/10

    Divide the tender braised cabbage wedges between 2 serving plates and spoon the herbed tahini sauce generously over them.

    pointed cabbage
    tahini
    🍽️serving plate

  10. Step 10/10

    Sprinkle each serving with dukkah, if using, and serve immediately.

    dukkah
    🍽️serving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Liquids, Herbs, Spices, Seeds, Condiments, Sweeteners, Seasonings

Ingredients

Pointed cabbage, Water, Cilantro, Dill, Green chili, Tahini, Maple syrup, Lemon juice, Salt, Garlic powder, Dukkah

Allergens

Sesame, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based

Calories

310 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 30g, Dietary fiber: 10g, Fat: 18g, Saturated fat: 2.5g, Sugars: 15g, Sodium: 330mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 230mg, Iron: 4mg, Potassium: 610mg, Magnesium: 105mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 95mg, Vitamin K: 150mcg, Folate: 95mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.4mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large frying pan, pan lid, measuring spoons, citrus juicer, serving plate

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Lunch, Veganuary

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Modern European, Vegan

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Buttery, Creamy, Silky, Charred

Flavors

Nutty, Tangy, Herbaceous, Sweet, Savory, Smoky, Mildly spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave in warm conditions), fridge : 3 days (Store cabbage and tahini sauce in separate airtight containers,Reheat cabbage gently in a covered pan,Stir sauce before serving), freezer : 1 month (Freeze cooked cabbage in an airtight container,Freeze sauce separately,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)