Cabbage Steaks with Garlic-Tahini Drizzle & Crispy Chickpeas

Smoky, creamy, crunchy, bright — it turns humble cabbage into a full-on centerpiece.


Ingredients

1 head of cabbage, cut into 1 inch steaks
glug of olive oil
1 cup chickpeas
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated
1-2 tbsp water
pinch of salt

Method

1.Heat oven to 450F.  Place cabbage steaks on a baking sheet, drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Roast, flipping once, until deeply caramelized and charred on the edges.

2.Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, cumin and garlic powder.  Roast on a separate tray for 20 minutes until crispy.

3. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic and warm water until smooth and pourable.  Add more water if needed.

4. To assemble: Plate caramelized cabbage, drizzle with garlic-tahini sauce and scatter crispy chickpeas over the top.