Even if you are not a fan of sautéed cabbage, you will definitely change your mind after making this recipe.
Wondering how to make sautéed cabbage that’s not boring? This recipe is full of flavour, quick to cook, and easy to love.
Why? Because added spices make this an outstanding side dish. Firstly, to make your cabbage dish more delicious, consider sautéing it with garlic and onions. This method will not only add flavour to your dish but also create a tender and crunchy texture that your taste buds will love.
Moreover, with just a few ingredients and a quick cooking time, this healthy sautéed cabbage recipe is both convenient and surprisingly tasty, even if you don’t usually love cabbage..
What spices do we use in this healthy sautéed cabbage
Although it’s an old recipe, the sautéed cabbage is still a great dish. You will need:
Ingredients:
- Oil
- Cabbage
- Bay leaf
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Sugar (or sugar substitute like erythritol or monk fruit sugar) (optional)
- Cider vinegar
🟡 Tip:
Cider vinegar enhances the sautéed cabbage’s taste and is mandatory to create a tasty dish.
Adding sugar, on the other hand, depends on the cabbage itself. Some can be more bitter than others. So, it’s best to taste it before you add sugar.
NOTE:
For this type of sautéed cabbage, you can use either white, green, Danish ballhead, or sweetheart cabbage. See the picture below.⬇️
How To Chop The Cabbage
There is nothing easier than shredding the cabbage.
- 1️⃣ Remove the tough outer leaves and discard them.
- 2️⃣ Cut the cabbage in half lengthwise.
- 3️⃣ Slice out the inner core.
👉 Here’s a quick video on how to do it. - 4️⃣ Quarter each half, then slice into thin, even shreds.
How To Make Sautéed Cabbage
1./ Add the oil to the deep pan and heat.
2./ Then, add the bay leaf and fry it for a few seconds to release all the flavours.
3./ Add shredded cabbage and fry for another few seconds, stirring briskly.
4./ Love the temperature, pour water into the pan, add the spices, cover, and cook for 10-15 min, stirring occasionally.
5./ When the cabbage is wilted to your desire, add vinegar and sugar (if needed), stir, and cook for a few minutes.
All done!
Do not throw out the core!
It contains fibres. Most people cut and discard the core. But did you know that you can use the raw core, too? The core of the cabbage is full of vitamins like vitamin C, K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.
Here are some tips on what to do with it after you cut the hard, woody part of the core:
- Eat it raw as a snack (it has a radish-like taste)
- Chop it or grate it and add it to your coleslaw or salad
- Throw it in the vegetable soup
- Cook it with broccoli or cauliflower and mash
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What to serve with this simple cabbage?
This flavour-packed cabbage goes with nearly everything. Here are some tasty pairings:
🥩 With Meat
- Roast chicken
- Steak or pan-seared chicken
- Garlic & rosemary pork loin
👉 Perfect match! Try it with my rosemary and garlic pork loin - Grilled salmon or haddock
🌭 Comfort-style
- German-style smoked sausages
→ Turn it into a hearty cabbage and sausage stew. - Gnocchi with sautéed cabbage, fried bacon or melted cheese – two meals in one!
🌱 Vegetarian or Vegan Ideas
- Add it to a wrap or pita with hummus or grilled veg
- Serve alongside steamed or stir-fried vegetables
- Use it as a base for a nourishing bowl with grains and tofu
👉Are you looking for some inspiration for new vegetable dishes to try? Here are a few of the most popular recipes.
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SAUTÉED CABBAGE THAT ACTUALLY TASTES AMAZING
Cooking Tools
- skillet
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 medium White cabbage - (aprox.750g)
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 cup Water - add more if needed (1 cup is 250ml)
- 1 tsp Erythritol - (or other similar sweetener)
- 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar - (or white wine vinegar)
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage in half, then in quarters. Cut off the core, then slice the cabbage.1 medium White cabbage
- Heat the oil in the skillet, add bay leaves, sliced cabbage, salt, black pepper and cumin. Low the temperature, sear it for 2 min. Add seasoning and water.2 Bay leaves, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1/2 tsp Sea salt, 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp Ground cumin, 1/2 cup Water
- Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.
- Once the cabbage is soft, add erythritol and vinegar, stir, simmer for a couple of minutes and turn off.1 tsp Erythritol, 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
Nutrition
Nutritional facts in this recipe are only informative. The calculation might slightly vary, depending on the exact ingredients you use. For accuracy, enter your specific ingredients into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal or Calorieking.
To calculate net carb use this method:
Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar alcohols = Net carb
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Thank you so much for this recipe! We all should be eating more cabbage. Packed with nutritions, affordable, keeps fresh for ages and tasty. What’s not to like?!