Sautéed Cabbage
This Sautéed Cabbage recipe is a simple, flavorful, and easy way to cook this nutritious vegetable. It's healthy, affordable, and extremely versatile.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ head cabbage, thinly sliced
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil on medium high heat until hot. Add garlic and stir 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage and stir frequently for even cooking and to prevent garlic from burning.
- Sauté until cabbage is softened and edges are lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes depending on desired level of tenderness.
- When cabbage is just about done, add kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Save the unused half of the cabbage for later use! Cover it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. It should keep fresh for 1-2 weeks if stored correctly.
- For a non-vegan option, add cooked, crumbled bacon towards the end of sauté time. You can also use some of the bacon grease for cooking if you'd like.
- Don't let your garlic burn. Garlic can quickly turn bitter if it burns, so keep a close eye on it and stir frequently.
- Vary the tenderness. Cook your cabbage for 4-5 minutes for a tender-crisp texture, or longer for a completely soft texture.
- This recipe is part of our Vegetables Recipes Collection.
- This side dish goes well with a variety of proteins. Try it with our Grilled Chicken Breast or Grilled Pork Chops with Marinade.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.4mg