Sautéed Red Cabbage [4 Ways]
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Sautéed Red Cabbage [4 Ways]
Description
The recipe begins by softening finely chopped garlic in olive oil over medium-low heat, then adding smoked paprika and poppy seeds to toast lightly for enhanced flavors. Thinly sliced red cabbage is stirred in, covered, and cooked for 5 to 7 minutes until wilted yet still tender. Seasoning with sea salt and black pepper rounds out the taste while allowing the cabbage's natural sweetness to shine through.
The smoky paprika lends a subtle warmth, and the poppy seeds provide texture contrast. Cooking covered helps steam the cabbage without drying it out. This straightforward sauté method can be served as a vegetable side or mixed into grain bowls.
Oil can be replaced with water or broth for an oil-free version, and leaving the pan uncovered for some time adds caramelization for richer flavor. Adding a splash of water accelerates cooking via steam if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- ½ red cabbage thinly sliced, large head
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, saute the garlic in the olive oil on medium-low heat for 1 minute.
- Add the smoked paprika and poppy seeds and saute for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add sliced red cabbage, stir, and cover the pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and additional paprika and poppy seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Substitute olive oil with water or vegetable broth for an oil-free sauté version.
- Toasting paprika and poppy seeds before adding cabbage enhances their flavors throughout the dish.
- For more caramelized notes, cook the cabbage uncovered for part of the time without stirring excessively.
- Adding a splash of water will create steam to speed up the cooking process while keeping the cabbage moist.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1831IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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