Sautéed Cabbage: A Healthy Side Dish for Any Meal
This easy Sautéed Cabbage is a healthy and delicious side dish you can make in just minutes. Fresh cabbage, carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic are cooked with a light tomato paste for a flavorful and colorful recipe. It’s budget-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and perfect to serve with chicken, fish, rice, or pasta.
Equipment
- 1 cooking pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 6 cups, shredded)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or butter) for sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- (Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for spice, or a teaspoon of sugar if you like to balance acidity in tomato dishes.)
💡 Recipe Tip: If the cabbage starts to stick or brown too quickly, add a few tablespoons of water or vegetable broth to the pan. This helps prevent burning and keeps the cabbage tender.
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage and carrot. Thinly slice the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic
- In a large skillet or pan, heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and let it cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage and carrot. Mix until coated with the tomato mixture.
- Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a healthy side dish with rice, pasta, chicken, or fish.
Notes
⚠️ Note: All nutritional values are estimates based on standard ingredient weights and typical preparation methods. Actual values may vary depending on ingredient brands, sizes, and cooking variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gIron: 1.2mg
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