Description
Tender oven‑roasted cabbage wedges served with a tangy yogurt‑mustard sauce — a simple but flavorful dish that balances caramelized warmth and bright creaminess.
Ingredients
- ½ head cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon za’atar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Yogurt sauce:
- 2 tablespoons plant‑based (or regular) yogurt
- ½ tablespoon whole‑grain mustard
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (about 400 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cabbage half head into six evenly sized wedges (about 1½–2 inches thick).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, za’atar, salt, and black pepper; brush this mixture over both sides of each cabbage wedge.
- Arrange the wedges on the parchment‑lined sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and edges are lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt in a bowl to make the sauce.
- To serve, smear ~1 tablespoon of yogurt sauce on each plate, place a wedge of roasted cabbage on top, drizzle with more sauce, then finish with parsley, extra za’atar, and a drizzle of chili oil (if desired).
Notes
- Cut wedges thick so they roast tender but remain intact.
- You can swap za’atar for smoked paprika, cumin, or Italian seasoning depending on flavor preference.
- Regular yogurt works fine — the dish doesn’t need to be vegan.
- Serve with grains, legumes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Roast fresh for best texture; if reheating, warm gently so cabbage stays slightly crisp, and add fresh yogurt sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Middle Eastern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge + sauce portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
