This caramelized cabbage with onions and garlic is an easy recipe and a healthy side dish you can serve with any meal. The sweet and savory flavor of the sauteed cabbage makes this recipe a great addition to any dinner.
2-2½poundscabbageroom temperature, small to medium, cored and sliced in thin strips
3-4tablespoonsolive oilextra virgin
½teaspoonKosher saltor to taste
¼teaspoonchili flakesoptional
black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
lemon juicefreshly squeezed, optional
Italian parsleyto garnish, optional
Instructions
Thinly slice the onion and cabbage. Chop the garlic.
Heat a 10-12 inch iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sliced onions and toss until properly coated. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, frequently stirring until beginning to wilt.
Add the chopped garlic. Saute for an additional minute while stirring. Season with salt and chili flakes (optional).
Add the cabbage and stir together with the onions and garlic. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally stirring until the cabbage is tender, lightly browned, and caramelized. Adjust the level of heat if necessary.
Taste and, if necessary, adjust seasonings.
Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice before serving.
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Notes
Use high-quality fresh ingredients.
Cut your onions and cabbage into thin, even strips, about ¼ inch thick, for them to cook evenly. This will also help to prevent overcooking or undercooking.
Although there may appear to be a lot of cabbage in the pan, it will cook down significantly.
Sauté the cabbage and onions over medium-high heat to allow for proper caramelization.
Stir the vegetables around often during cooking so they don't burn or stick to the bottom of the cast iron pan.
Feel free to add additional seasonings like onion powder or paprika and herbs such as dill, parsley or thyme.
For an extra crunch, add some nuts or seeds towards the end of cooking.
For a complete meal, add some cooked proteins like chicken or shrimp towards the end. For a vegetarian option, you can use tofu or legumes.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.