By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 4
255 cal · 35 min
Grilled Sesame Ginger Cabbage
Recipe GLPRccd986191d012a
A vibrant grilled vegetable side dish featuring tender cabbage and carrots infused with warm ginger, sesame, and tamari. The high-heat grilling brings out natural sweetness and creates caramelized, crispy edges that contrast beautifully with the soft interior. Perfect as a side for 4–6 people or a lighter main course for two.
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Ingredients
1 large head green cabbage
3 medium carrots
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup tamari soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
Trim the base from the cabbage and cut it crosswise into 1-inch-thick discs using a sharp serrated knife. Julienne the carrots into thin matchsticks.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage discs and julienned carrots. Add the tamari, olive oil, ground ginger, sea salt, black pepper, and sesame seeds.
Toss everything together until the cabbage and carrots are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Transfer the coated cabbage mixture to a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a disposable foil pan.
Place the foil pan or foil packet on the grill. For the first 20 minutes, open and stir the cabbage every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
After 20 minutes, increase your attention and stir more frequently. Continue grilling until the cabbage has transformed from bright green to golden-brown and yellow-brown, with some charred crispy edges. Total cook time will typically be 25–35 minutes depending on heat intensity.
Transfer to a serving dish. Serve as a side dish for 4–6 people, or as a hearty main course portion for 2.
Comments
Cabbage, carrot, and sesame seeds are reliably stocked at every Charlotte supermarket, though you'll want to check Harris Teeter or Kroger's Asian section for quality ginger root—still available in-store, no second trip needed. The ingredient list is genuinely cheap, probably $6 to $8 for four servings, driven by cabbage being a bargain and the others being modest quantities. The stated 35 minutes is honest if you account for prepping the cabbage and carrot and the actual grilling time, though home grills vary wildly in heat output. This is a no-fuss weeknight side dish that doesn't demand constant attention once it hits the grates, though the natural sugars in cabbage caramelize unevenly, so it does need occasional turning. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or can sit cold the next day, making it genuinely flexible for meal prep.
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