Don’t get us wrong, we love coleslaw (the OG of cabbage-based salads). That said, we also love experimenting, as is the case with this New Age cabbage creation. And just in case you were wondering what cabbage does for the body: it is packed with fibre (1 gram of fibre for every 10 calories to be exact!) – it fills you up for longer causing you to eat less. It also helps fight bad cholesterol, keeps the stomach lining and intestines healthy and controls blood sugar levels.
Grilled Cabbage Wedges Recipe
Try this crunchy grilled cabbage recipe that makes preparing this vegetable easy, effortless and really good!

Grilled Cabbage Wedges With Creamy Caraway Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Serving Platter
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Sugar
- Kosher salt and pepper
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Full cream yoghurt
- ¼ tsp Celery seed
- 1 small Green cabbage
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- Chopped parsley, sliced scallions and cooked bacon for serving
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar and ½ tsp salt to dissolve. Whisk in mayonnaise, yoghurt, celery and caraway seeds and ¼ tsp pepper.
- Cut cabbage into 8 wedges, leaving the core intact. Brush cabbage with oil, the. Place flat side down and grill until charred and just tender, 5 to 7 mins per side; transfer to platter.
- Drizzle cabbage with dressing, then sprinkle with parsley, scallions and bacon if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts: About 178 cal, 14 g fat (2.5 g sat), 3 g pro, 364 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 5 g fibre
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