5 from 24 votes
Boiled Cabbage Recipe
This Boiled Cabbage Recipe prepares tender cabbage wedges enhanced with melted butter, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. The cooking method gently simmers cabbage until soft, then finishes by seasoning with fresh parsley and lemon juice for brightness. It’s a straightforward, comforting vegetable side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
126 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cabbage medium head
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the cabbage remove the visible bad leaves, and cut it into 6 wedges.
- Add about 1/2 to 1 inch of lightly salted water to a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, and bring to a boil.
- Add the cabbage wedges and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Turn cabbage on the other side, work gently, and simmer for an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Discard the water and return the pan to the stove over low heat, until the moisture has evaporated entirely.
- Add the melted butter and gently toss the cabbage to coat.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with lemon wedges and garnished with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
357mg
(8%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
478IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
94mg
(104%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 478IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.