Sautéed Cabbage is such an easy, low calorie, flavorful, and healthy dish! Enjoy this simple side with pork, chicken, or beef.
It’s cabbage season! Grab that $.39/pound head and make Sautéed Cabbage to go along with any dinner! If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy cabbage, try The BEST Cabbage Soup, Chicken Cabbage Potato Tacos with Apple Pico de Gallo, and Cabbage and Sausage Skillet!
Cooked Cabbage & Onions
Cabbage isn’t just for coleslaw! Cook it up for a delicious and low-calorie side dish! It only takes a few simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Ingredients for Sautéed Cabbage:
- Butter– Oil can be used in place of butter if needed; however, butter provides the best flavor in this simple dish.
- Onion– Sweet onion is the best! It breaks down nicely and caramelizes which adds a delicious sweet flavor to the dish.
- Cabbage– Outer leaves should be removed. Cut cabbage in half and then remove core. Roughly chop into 1-inch bite size pieces.
- Garlic– As always, fresh minced garlic is best as it provides the best flavor.
- Salt– I prefer kosher salt but if using fine salt, it’s best to select salt withOUT iodine as it can leave a metallic after taste. Also, when using fine salt in place of kosher, since the granolas are smaller, half the amount should be used.
- Pepper– Fresh cracked pepper provides the best and more intense flavor.
How to cook cabbage:
Time needed: 20 minutes
- Cook Onion
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Cook Cabbage
Stir in the cabbage, salt, and pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally) until tender.
FAQs
The onions give flavor to the dish but need a little longer to soften. If you prefer crunchy onions, they can be added to the pan at the same time as the cabbage. Cooking the onion longer also allows the sugars to break down, become caramelized, and taste sweeter.
Cooked cabbage tasted great with pork, beef, and chicken! Serve it with 3- Ingredient Kalua Pork, Maple Glazed Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Balsamic Glazed Slow Cooker Pork Loin, Beef Brisket in the Oven, Cornflake Chicken, or Lemon Chicken Piccata.
Cabbage is full of nutrients- vitamins C, A, and K, fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium, and more. Cabbage is very low in calories (1 cup chopped cabbage= 22 calories) and can be enjoyed raw or cooked. While cooking destroys some nutrients (vitamin C), it does release more antioxidant compounds which help protect against disease and cancer.
TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS SAUTEED CABBAGE:
- Garlic Press– Fresh garlic tastes best and this is the garlic press I’ve been using for the last 8 years. I love how easy it is to use and clean!
- Pot & Skillet Set– These are the skillets and pots I use. They have a heavy bottom making them sturdy and cook the food evenly. I use these multiple times a day.
- Knife Set– I got this when I got married almost 12 years ago. I use them multiple times a day and they’re still going strong!
- Cutting Board– I love having various sizes of cutting boards and these are awesome because they won’t slip and slide around on the counter.
LOOKING FOR MORE SIDE DISHES? CHECK OUT THESE:
- The Best Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Easy Twice Baked Potatoes
- Roasted Cabbage Steaks
- Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
- Southern Stove Top Candied Yams
Sautéed Cabbage
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 small head green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the cabbage, salt, and pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally) until tender.
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