Instant Pot Cabbage
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
82 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Instant Pot Cabbage
Description
This Instant Pot Cabbage recipe uses shredded cabbage placed in a steamer basket over water in the pressure cooker. Seasonings include salt and black pepper, with butter added on top if desired for added richness. Cooking under pressure for one minute followed by a quick release yields tender cabbage without overcooking.
The texture is soft yet not mushy, with a mild cabbage flavor that is elevated by the butter's creamy note. The steaming method helps preserve the vegetable's natural taste and bright color while providing a convenient and fast cooking process.
Serve this cabbage as a side dish alongside roasted or grilled meats, or incorporate it into various meals. Its simplicity pairs well with many entrees and can complement heavier main dishes by providing a light vegetable component.
The recipe notes confirm that butter can be spread over the cabbage before cooking to infuse it evenly. Because the instant pot cooks rapidly, there's very little loss from overcooking. The recipe also suggests pairing with other dishes like Instant Pot frozen roast beef for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Kitchen Gadgets:
- Instant Pot
Instant Pot Cabbage Ingredients:
- 1 cabbage medium
- 1 Tbsp butter optional
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Shred and clean your cabbage. Load into your steamer basket.
- Place 2 cups of water (480ml) into your instant pot inner pot. Add in the trivet and the cabbage loaded steamer basket.
- Season your cabbage with salt and pepper. Spread your butter out over the top of the cabbage.
- Place the lid on the instant pot, set the valve to sealing and cook for 1 minute. Do a quick pressure release and stir your cabbage before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, spread small amounts of butter evenly over the cabbage before cooking.
- Quick cooking preserves cabbage texture and flavor without over-softening.
- This dish pairs well with roast beef or other hearty entrees.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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