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One of my favorite ways to serve cabbage is grilling it.  It is simple, but incredibly delicious.  Pairing the grilled cabbage with this rich and spicy aioli takes this recipe to the next level.

Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Jalapeno Aioli

Ingredients:
1 head cabbage
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Slice cabbage into ½-inch slices. You should get 4-6 rounds depending on the size of your head of cabbage.
  • Brush cabbage with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip and do the other side.
  • Grill 4-5 minutes per side.

  • Serve with jalapeno aioli (recipe below).
  • Enjoy!

 

Jalapeno Aioli Ingredients:
1 jalapeno
½ lemon
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise

  • Remove stem from jalapeno. Cut in half and remove membranes and seeds.
  • Brush jalapeno and lemon with oil.
  • Leave garlic cloves in membranes and brush them with oil. Place in a small piece of foil.
  • Grill the jalapeno, lemon, and garlic on medium heat for about 4 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes.

  • Remove jalapeno, garlic, and lemon from grill and let cool a little bit.
  • Juice grilled lemon into small blender. Add grilled jalapeno and mayonnaise.
  • Remove garlic cloves from foil and squeeze out the grilled cloves into the blender.
  • Pulse the aioli until everything is well combined.
  • Serve with the cabbage steaks (recipe above). Can also be served with grilled protein, on a sandwich, or as a burger topping.

 

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com