Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Lemon Quinoa, Spiced Chickpeas, and Roasted Garlic Tahini Cream
An original dairy-free recipe featuring roasted cabbage wedges with caramelized edges, bright lemon quinoa, oven-spiced chickpeas, and a silky roasted garlic tahini cream. It is a complete plant-based dish with a satisfying balance of crisp and creamy textures.
Ingredients
- 1 mediano, cortado en 8 gajos 1.1 kg green cabbage (without retirar demasiado the core for que mantenga the forma)
- 1 taza 170 g quinoa (enjuagada)
- 1 lata escurrida 240 g cooked chickpeas (well dry)
- 1/3 taza 80 g tahini (pasta of sésamo)
- 1 cabeza entera + 1 diente 50 g garlic (the cabeza for roasting and the clove for the quinoa)
- 1 grande 70 ml of juice + 1 tsp of zest lemon (divided)
- 6 cucharadas 90 ml olive oil (divided)
- 2 tazas y un poco más para la salsa 480 ml + 45 ml water (divided)
- 1 1/2 cucharaditas 3 g ground cumin (divided)
- 1 cucharadita 2 g smoked paprika (for the garbanzos)
- 1/2 cucharadita 1 g ground coriander (for the garbanzos)
- 1/4 cucharadita 0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cucharaditas 12 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 3/4 cucharadita 1.5 g black pepper (divided)
- 1/3 taza picado 15 g fresh parsley (for terminar)
- 1/4 taza 30 g pumpkin seeds (tostadas)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F / 220°C. Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves slightly, place it on a small piece of parchment or foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and wrap it. Set aside.
- 2
Place the cabbage wedges and chickpeas on a large sheet pan, keeping them in separate areas. Drizzle the cabbage with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- 3
Toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, red pepper flakes if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread them in a single layer. Add the wrapped garlic to the pan.
- 4
Roast for 30 to 35 minutes at 425°F / 220°C, stirring the chickpeas halfway through and carefully turning the cabbage wedges after 20 minutes. The cabbage should be tender with browned edges, and the chickpeas should be crisp.
- 5
Meanwhile, make the quinoa. Rinse it well and place it in a saucepan with 2 cups water, the finely minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- 6
Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and mix in the lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and half of the chopped parsley.
- 7
Make the cream. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a blender cup or bowl. Add the tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend or whisk until smooth; if too thick, add 1 more tablespoon water.
- 8
To serve, spread the lemon quinoa on a platter or divide among plates. Top with the roasted cabbage wedges and spoon over the crisp chickpeas. Finish with the roasted garlic tahini cream, the remaining parsley, and the toasted pumpkin seeds.
Chef tips
Dry the chickpeas very well before roasting so they crisp properly. If the cabbage browns too quickly, loosely cover it for the last few minutes. Tahini sauce thickens as it sits; loosen it with a few drops of water before serving.
Substitutions
You can use red cabbage instead of green cabbage. Parsley can be replaced with cilantro or dill. Pumpkin seeds can be swapped for sunflower seeds if preferred.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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