FALL-APART CARAMELIZED CABBAGE

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Cooking cabbage wedges until very tender is one of the easiest, most delicious things we can think of. If the spiced tomato broth has reduced to the point where the pan starts getting dry and dark before the cabbage is ready, just add a splash of water to loosen it and keep going.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Dinner     Vegetable     Cabbage     Tomato     Coriander     Cumin     Yogurt     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Healthy     Cast Iron     Braise     Winter

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup double-concentrated tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1½ tsp. ground coriander
1½ tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium head of savoy or green cabbage (about 2 lb.)
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
3 Tbsp. cilantro or parsley leaves
Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
Coarsely cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix tomato paste, garlic, coriander, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Cut cabbage in half through core. Cut each half into 4 wedges. Heat ¼ cup oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Working in batches if needed, arrange cabbage in pan, cut side down, and season with salt. Cook until cut sides are lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer cabbage to a plate.
  • Pour remaining ¼ cup oil into same skillet. Add spiced tomato paste, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until beginning to split and darkened slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour in water to come halfway up sides of pan (about 1½ cups), season with salt, and bring to a simmer. Nestle cabbage wedges back into skillet (they should have shrunk while browning; a bit of overlap is okay). Transfer skillet to oven and bake cabbage, turning halfway through, until liquid is mostly evaporated and cabbage is deeply browned around the edges and very tender, 40-50 minutes.
  • To serve, scatter cilantro over cabbage; top with yogurt and pepper.

MAX OVI
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelization adds a wonderful sweetness to the cabbage.


Suriya Islam
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very healthy.


Kavindaya Nayanananda
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase the natural flavor of cabbage.


Anne
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Nawaz Dubai
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I've made this dish for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the unique flavor of the caramelized cabbage.


Mahafuz Rahaman
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The caramelization makes the cabbage taste like candy.


James Ikuomola
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelization adds a wonderful sweetness to the cabbage.


the pepper man
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very healthy.


Md Mohit
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase the natural flavor of cabbage.


Sontos Roy
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Esha Esha ashraf
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cabbage was delicious and the caramelization was perfect.


Koko Anwar
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This recipe is a keeper! The cabbage is so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


the bad guy yeet
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The caramelization adds a wonderful depth of flavor.


Pervez Arain
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This is one of my favorite cabbage recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Mb Aktar Hossen
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The cabbage was tender and the caramelization was perfect.


Magrett Sephesu
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This dish is absolutely amazing! It's so flavorful and the cabbage is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.