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Blackened Cabbage with Chipotle Mayo

Blackened Cabbage is a fast and simple side dish that pairs beautifully with any grilled or BBQ meat. Add a creamy chipotle mayo for extra punch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 2351 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head green cabbage* $0.39
  • 2 Tbsp high smoke point cooking oil $0.08
  • Pinch of salt and pepper $0.05
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise $0.28
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle powder $0.03
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/8 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice $0.09
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.13

Instructions

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  1. Begin heating a 10" or larger cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to preheat, before adding the oil, for at least five minutes.
  2. Remove any damaged leaves from the cabbage and rinse it well. Cut it in half, then cut one of the halves into four wedges. Leave the core intact (cut off the very end if it is dirty or damaged). Reserve the second half for a different recipe.
  3. Once the cast iron skillet is fully heated, add 1-2 Tbsp of oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the cabbage wedges to the skillet, making sure that each piece is laying flat on the surface of the skillet. Season the pieces with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let the cabbage cook undisturbed for about 7 minutes, or until the bottom side is well blackened.
  4. Flip the cabbage and season the second side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let cook undisturbed on the second side for about 7 minutes, or until well blackened. The skillet may be smoking, so be sure to turn on your vent hood.
  5. Once the cabbage pieces have a good amount of black on each side, turn off the heat, place a lid on the skillet, and let it steam until the cabbage (including the core) is tender (5-7 minutes).
  6. While the cabbage is cooking, prepare the chipotle mayo by combining the mayonnaise, chipotle powder, garlic powder, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Set the chipotle mayo aside until ready to use. Once the cabbage is tender, place a wedge on each plate and drizzle the chipotle mayo over top.

Notes

  • *The head of cabbage I used was 3 lbs. when whole.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 235.1kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 11.55g (4%) Protein 2.3g (5%) Fat 21.55g (33%) Sodium 331.68mg (14%) Fiber 4.45g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2351

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 235.1kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 11.55g 4%
Protein 2.3g 5%
Fat 21.55g 33%
Sodium 331.68mg 14%
Fiber 4.45g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.