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Charred grilled cabbage wedge topped with fresh herbs and olive oil, showcasing its smoky texture and juicy interior.
Alyssa

Charred Grilled Cabbage

For this vegetarian grilling recipe, go hard when charring the cabbage wedges—they need time on the grill to soften. Garnish with crushed Corn Nuts for a summery touch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sides
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 4 oz. fresh goat cheese
  • 1.5 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups mint leaves, divided
  • 2 cups parsley leaves with tender stems, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 head medium purple cabbage (about 2½ lb.)
  • 3 units Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup crushed Corn Nuts
  • Aleppo-style pepper (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Pulse garlic, goat cheese, yogurt, 1 cup mint, 1 cup parsley, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a food processor until smooth and pale green. Transfer raita to a medium bowl; season with salt.
  2. Prepare a grill for medium heat. Cut cabbage in half through core. Cut each half into 3 wedges, keeping core intact. Drizzle wedges with oil to coat and season all over with salt. Grill until deeply charred on all sides (pretty much blackened) and a paring knife easily slips through the center, about 8–10 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes. Cut each wedge in half crosswise.
  3. Toss cucumbers, remaining 1 cup mint, remaining 1 cup parsley, and remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season salad with a big pinch of salt and toss again.
  4. Spread raita over plates; place a few pieces of cabbage on each. Top with salad and Corn Nuts. Sprinkle with Aleppo-style pepper; drizzle with more oil.
  5. Do Ahead: Raita can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Notes

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