Description
A quick and easy recipe that transforms simple cabbage into a flavorful side dish with garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small to medium green cabbage (or half a big one)
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (or a mix)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon juice, or a splash of soy sauce
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage into thin strips, removing tough outer leaves if necessary.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil or butter, letting it shimmer without smoking.
- Add the cabbage and salt, then let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes without stirring.
- Cook for 6 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of water if the pan looks dry.
- Add minced garlic in the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and finish with pepper, lemon, or red pepper flakes as desired.
Notes
To keep the dish exciting, consider variations like adding soy sauce, red pepper flakes, or serving with scrambled eggs or alongside creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg