Sweet, smoky pointed cabbage wedges roasted until charred at the edges, served on cool Greek yoghurt swirled with a vibrant, zesty kale pesto. It's a side dish that steals the show. The kale and cabbage give plenty of fibre and vitamins, and the yoghurt adds protein.

Ingredients

Cabbage

1 pointed cabbage (around 600g), cut into 4 wedges through the core
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp black pepper
200g 0% fat Greek yoghurt (or a plain soya yoghurt for vegan)

Kale pesto

80g kale, tough stems removed (fresh or frozen)
20g Parmesan, finely grated (or a vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese, or 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for vegan)
20g pine nuts (or sunflower seeds for a cheaper, nut-free option)
1 garlic clove
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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Needed kitchenware

A blender, mini chopper or food processor for the pesto. Without one, finely chop the kale, nuts and garlic and mix with the other ingredients for a rustic pesto.

Instructions

Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Brush the cabbage wedges with the oil and season with the pepper. Lay them cut-side down on the tray.

Roast, turning halfway, until tender and charred at the edges (20–25 minutes).

Meanwhile, blend the kale, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, oil and 3 tbsp water until smooth. Add 1 more tbsp water if it's too thick.

Spread the yoghurt over a serving plate and swirl through 2 tbsp of the pesto.

Lay the cabbage wedges on top and drizzle over the remaining pesto.

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Storage information

The cabbage is best eaten fresh. Keep any leftover pesto in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze it in ice-cube trays for up to 3 months.

Tip

Griddle option: Char the wedges in a hot griddle pan for 4–5 minutes on each side, then finish in the oven for 10 minutes. Using leftover pesto: Stir it through pasta, spread it on toast, or drizzle it over roasted vegetables. Serving suggestion: Lovely alongside roast chicken or the Lemon Garlic White Fish.

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Halal Friendly

Kosher Friendly

Gluten-free friendly

Low carbohydrate

Vegetarian

Vegan/Vegan friendly

Family-friendly

Moderate

Budget-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef