Caramelized Cabbage Recipe - Sweet and Savory Meals

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, stir together tomato paste, garlic, coriander, cumin, onion powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.

Cut the cabbage in half through the core, then slice each half through the core into four wedges.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1/4 cup olive oil.

When the oil is hot, place the cabbage wedges in the pan, cut side down, and season with salt. Cook until lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side. Set aside.

Pour the remaining ¼ cup of oil into the skillet, then add the tomato paste mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the tomato paste begins to separate and slightly darken, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pan, season the mixture with salt to taste, and bring it to a simmer.

Add the cabbage wedges back to the skillet and bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, turning the wedges halfway through baking. The cabbage should become very tender, and the liquid should mostly evaporate, about 40 to 50 minutes.

Garnish with dill or parsley, and serve with yogurt and lemon wedges.

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