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Boiled Cabbage
Make this quick and easy boiled cabbage recipe for a tasty and nutritious side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 8 wedges
Calories: 53 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage small
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
- bacon drippings optional, or 2 slices bacon
Instructions
- Remove any discolored leaves from the cabbage. Cut the head of cabbage in half and cut each half into 1 ½-inch wedges leaving the core intact to hold the wedges together.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If using bacon fat or bacon, add to the boiling water for flavor.
- Add cabbage wedges and boil 8-12 minutes or just until tender.
- Drain well, drizzle with butter and season with salt & pepper to taste.
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Notes
- *nutrition information doesn't include optional ingredients
- Water can be replaced with broth for more flavor.
- Top with crispy bacon bits if desired.
- Cabbage can be chopped into 1-inch strips instead of wedges if desired. Reduce the cooking time as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
53
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8wedges
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.