The Vegan Caramelized Roasted Cabbage is a tasty meal and has 510 kcal per serving. This dish takes 55 minutes to prepare. Serve this recipe at holidays, events, feasts, lunches, functions, get-togethers, dinners, festivals, or celebrations. It contains cabbage, olive oil, salt, chickpeas, black pepper, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, cumin powder, lemon zest, tahini, water, jalapeño, parsley, & cilantro. We may pair this dish with whole wheat pita, tomato cucumber salad, lentil soup, flatbread wraps, tomato soup, lemon herb salad, quinoa lemon herb bowl, or vegan garlic naan. You may keep this Vegan Caramelized Roasted Cabbage in the refrigerator for 4 days.
STATS:
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving size: 1 plate
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Serving: 2
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking tray
- Mixing bowls
- Knife and
- Pan
- Whisk
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
ROASTED CABBAGE:
- One medium cabbage
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- One tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- One tsp smoked paprika
GARLIC LEMON CHICKPEAS:
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- Half tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- One lemon juice
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- Half tsp cumin powder
- 1 lemon zest
TAHINI SAUCE:
- Three tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- One lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp water
- One small grated garlic clove
JALAPEÑO GREMOLATA:
- One chopped jalapeño
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- One tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- One tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CABBAGE:
- This is the main component that gives fiber to the recipe. It holds the shape well while roasting and gets naturally sweet later. You may use cauliflower steaks, broccoli halves, or sweet potato slices as per your preference.
GARLIC:
- Garlic includes umami taste and depth to the meal. It improves the chickpea taste and works well with lemon. You may use garlic powder instead of garlic cloves.
CHICKPEAS:
- This is a protein base that makes the dish satisfying. They absorb lemon, spices, and garlic so well. You may use white beans, black beans, or lentils as an alternative.
TAHINI:
- It is the creamy base made from sesame seeds. Tahini makes a smooth sauce that binds all the ingredients together. You may use peanut butter as a substitute.
JALAPENO:
- Jalapeno includes mild heat and freshness. It keeps the dish from tasting too heavy and maintains the creamy ingredients. Use red chili flakes if you are not adding jalapeno.
CILANTRO:
- It includes a citrus-like herbal taste in the recipe. Cilantro works well with lemon and jalapeno. You may use mint, dill, or extra parsley as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 200°C and cut cabbage into wedges.
- Include the wedges, salt, olive oil, paprika, and pepper on the tray.
- Gently toss and roast them for 35 minutes.
- Warm olive oil in the pan and cook garlic for one minute.
- Cook chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and lemon zest for 7 minutes.
- Then mix tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon zest, & water in the bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients to make a creamy mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix jalapeno, parsley, salt, cilantro, olive oil, and lemon zest.
- Put the roasted cabbage, garlic, lemon, and chickpeas on the plate.
- Lastly, drizzle tahini sauce and jalapeno gremolata on top.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
GRAIN BOWLS:
- Quinoa Lemon Herb Bowl
- Brown Rice Mediterranean Bowl
- Couscous Vegetable Bowl
BREAD:
- Whole Wheat Pita
- Flatbread Wraps
- Vegan Garlic Naan
SIDES:
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Lemon Herb Salad
- Chickpea Cucumber Salad
SOUPS:
- Lentil Soup
- Tomato Soup
- Vegetable Clear Soup
TIPS:
- Caramelize the edges of cabbage for the best taste.
- Include lemon juice at last for brighter chickpeas.
- You may add water as per your choice to adjust tahini thickness.
- Cool the gremolata for five minutes before serving.
- Fresh lemon gives better results than bottled juice.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the dish in the box for 4 days. Store sauce and toppings separately.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze the cabbage and chickpeas for 60 days. Freezing tahini sauce or gremolata is not really recommended.
FAQs:
Can I prepare this dish for meal prep?
- Yes, it is good to keep to use later.
How to make this recipe oil-free?
- Bake the cabbage with baking paper and exclude oil.
Is this meal spicy?
- It has mild heat; adjust the spice by reducing the jalapeño.
What is a good alternative to tahini?
- Use almond butter as a substitute.
Are canned chickpeas good to include?
- Yes, just drain them well before using.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 510 kcal
Net carbs: 55 g
Total carbs: 70 grams
Fiber: 15 g
Protein: 17 grams
Iron: 5 mg
Calcium: 220 milligrams
Vitamin A: 300 IU
Sodium: 600 milligrams
Potassium: 1100 mg
