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Sexy Cabbage – marinated cabbage skewers from the grill

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under 30 Min
5
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Maya Leinenbach (Fitgreenmind)
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Incredibly flavorful marinated cabbage skewers that are truly sexy! Spiced and charred to perfection, these will change how you think about cabbage.

Prep Time

15

Cook Time

15

Total Time

30

Ingredients you'll need

For the cabbage

  • 1 small cabbage (pointed
  • napa
  • or savoy).

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For the marinade

  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Let's get cookin'

  1. Cut cabbage into chunks suitable for skewering
  2. Mix all marinade ingredients until well combined
  3. Cover cabbage in marinade - use immediately or marinate for better flavor
  4. Thread onto skewers
  5. Grill or pan fry until nicely charred and tender
  6. Serve hot as a stunning side dish

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Cabbage shines as a grill star – spicy, smoky, irresistible

Cabbage has never been so sexy! These marinated cabbage skewers transform this underrated vegetable into a true grilling star. The secret weapon is a spicy marinade made with tomato paste, soy sauce, spices, and a hint of cinnamon, which gives the cabbage a complex, almost meaty flavor. Whether it's pointed cabbage, napa cabbage, or savoy cabbage – every variety becomes smoky and acquires beautiful roasted aromas when grilled. The skewers are perfect for grilling season, vegetarian BBQs, or as a side dish to oriental dishes. This 'Sexy Cabbage' impressively proves that vegetables don't have to be boring. Cabbage skeptics become cabbage lovers!

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