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.

Naasir Lio
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I love this recipe! The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions are the perfect complement. I usually add a little bit of bacon to the dish for extra flavor. I also like to serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Wahkeem Titus
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions add a nice sweetness. I usually serve this dish with roasted chicken or pork.


Ahmad Bazzoun
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cabbage, and this recipe is definitely a winner! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathan Beardslee
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This is a great recipe for a side dish. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions add a nice sweetness. I usually serve this dish with roasted chicken or pork.


Daniel Castrejon
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Wendell Thompson
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This recipe is a keeper! The cabbage was so tender and flavorful, and the caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Mulumbu Yusuf
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Mehedi Hasan Lamiya
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I usually serve this dish with rice or noodles.


Unique Abubakar
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I love this recipe! The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions are the perfect complement. I usually add a little bit of bacon to the dish for extra flavor. I also like to serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Mahamud Khan
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The cabbage was so tender and flavorful, and the caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness. I served this dish with roasted chicken and it was a hit with the whole family.


SH Sunny
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cabbage, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanu Shanu
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This is one of my favorite cabbage recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the cabbage caramelizes and the onions add a nice sweetness. I usually serve this dish with roasted chicken or pork.


Mazaharul Mazaharul islam
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Pat Torres
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the caramelized cabbage. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Kisha Cash
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This caramelized cabbage recipe is a winner! The cabbage was so tender and flavorful, and the caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.