While this cooked cabbage recipe is simple, it is also delicious. Simply seasoned, this buttery vegetable can serve almost any meal simply.
- smell: Gentle, slightly sweet and buttery with a hint of salt and pepper for a simple, classic comfort.
- Skill Level: Super easy – great for beginners!
- Budget-friendly: Cabbage is one of the most affordable veggies, making it a budget-friendly side dish!
- Swap: Swap the water for broth to enhance the flavor or drizzle with bacon grease instead of butter for a smoky flavor.
- cabbage: Green cabbage is best for this recipe, but you can use NAPA, red or Savoy Cabbage. Just make sure the roots are kept intact so they stay together while cooking.
- Seasoning: Aside from butter, salt and pepper, try some chopped coriander, scallion or crumbled bacon. Add a little bacon grease to boiling water and inject the cabbage with a smoky flavor.
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Instead of water, cook cabbage with vegetable soup or chicken soup. Other delicious toppings include drizzling teriyaki sauce or cheese buffalo sauce.
Store the remaining cabbage
Place the remaining cabbage in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the section in the microwave.
Parts can be frozen in zippered bags, but they won’t be as firm as soon as they are thawed. Add them to hearty cabbage soup, or chop the leaves and fry with diced ham or crushed bacon.
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Cooked cabbage
Make this quick and easy cabbage recipe for delicious yet nutritious side dishes.
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Remove any discolored leaves from the cabbage. Cut the head of the cabbage in half, cut each half into 1½-inch wedges so that the core holds the wedges together intact.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If using bacon fat or bacon, add boiling water to give it a flavor.
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Add the cabbage wedges and cook for 8-12 minutes, or just until tender.
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Drain well, drizzle with butter, then season with salt and pepper.
- Soup can be replaced with water for more flavor.
- Top with crispy bacon if needed.
- If desired, cut the cabbage into 1-inch strips instead of wedges. Reduce cooking time as needed.
Calories: 53 | carbohydrate: 7g | protein: 1g | Fatty: 3g | Saturated fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated fat: 1g | Trans fat: 0.1g | cholesterol: 8mg | sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 194mg | fiber: 3g | sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | calcium: 46mg | iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the cooking method and brand of the ingredients used.
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