Charred Cabbage With Creamy Almond Vinaigrette Recipes

CHARRED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Set up your grill for even high heat. If using a charcoal grill, distribute the coals evenly. If using a gas grill, heat both sides evenly.
• Drizzle the cabbage wedges with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place onto the grill and close the lid. Cook until the cabbage is charred and softened, flipping halfway, about 5 minutes per side.

SAVOY CABBAGE WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Steam or microwave the cabbage until just cooked. Melt the butter with the oil in a large frying pan or wok, then add the garlic, rosemary and almonds. Cook, stirring the almonds for about 2 mins or until they start to brown. Tip onto a plate. Add the cabbage to the pan, stir in the leftover buttery juices, then return the almond mixture to the pan. Season well and tip into a serving dish.

CREAMY CREAMED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend milk, flour, butter, salt and pepper. Stir constantly until a thick white sauce has formed.
• In a separate medium saucepan over boiling water, steam cabbage until tender but firm.
• In a small baking dish, alternate layers of sauce, cabbage and Romano cheese.
• Bake approximately 30 minutes, until sauce and cheese are bubbly.

CHARRED CABBAGE WITH CREAMY ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 F. Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, leaving the wedges as intact as possible. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add grapeseed oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add cabbage in an even layer, flat side down. Lightly season with salt and sear the first sides of the cabbage until golden brown, 5 minutes. Flip over and sear the other flat side, 3 more minutes. (You may need to repeat this process, depending on the size of your skillet.)
• Creamy Almond Vinaigrette: In a food processor, add almond butter, paprika, coriander, Sichuan peppercorn, the zest of half a lemon, and garlic. Place cabbage, still in the skillet, into the oven for 10 minutes. (Cabbage will roast for a total of 20 minutes.) Finish the vinaigrette by adding vinegar and the juice of one lemon. Blend on high speed to bring everything together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; add olive oil, two pinches of salt, and water. Blend again until smooth, then set aside.
• After cabbage has been roasting for 10 minutes, remove from oven, sprinkle with salt, and place lemon halves in the pan, cut side down. Tent cabbage with foil and place back into the oven for 10 more minutes. (Tenting prevents the cabbage from drying out.) Add the minced chives and parsley to the vinaigrette; stir to combine.
• Assembly: Remove cabbage from oven; the wedges should be very tender but still hold together. Arrange cabbage on a serving platter. Spoon Creamy Almond Vinaigrette on and around the wedges. Cut the roasted lemon halves in half and place around cabbage. Garnish with chives and sliced almonds (optional) and serve.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the cranberry juice, lemon juice, cranberries, shallot, parsley, almonds, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the vegetable oil until the dressing is thick and smooth.

GRILLED CABBAGE WEDGES WITH A CREAMY ONION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette -- Make Ahead. Add the onion, sugar, vinegar, mustard to a blender and puree until smooth. Slowly add in the olive oil and continue to blend until you get a creamy dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. I like to make this ahead and store in a small jar or tupperware container. Then just shake before serving.
• Bacon -- I also make this ahead to save some time. Simply add the chopped bacon to a small saute pan on medium heat and slowly start to cook the bacon. There should be enough fat in the bacon, so no oil or butter is necessary. Saute until the bacon is crisp. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Set to the side until you are ready to make the cabbage. I like to make mine a day ahead and store in a small ziplock back in the refrigerator.
• Cabbage -- First, remove any soft or old outside leaves from the head and then cut in wedges. I usually will get 6-8 wedges per head (depends on the size). Melt the butter, I did mine in a small glass in the microwave. Brush the cut sides of the cabbage with the melted butter and season well with salt and pepper.
• Grill -- This can be done on a charcoal, gas or even an inside grill. Grill each side approximately 5 minutes. You want a bit of a char, but not too long; you want the cabbage to still be a bit crispy.
• Serve -- Top each cabbage wedge with the onion vinaigrette and bacon bits. This is absolutely delish! ENJOY!