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Braised Cabbage

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Braised cabbage cooked slowly until tender and flavorful. A simple, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect as a warm side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 117
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • ½ head green or red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • Salt, pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds Optional
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika Optional
  • 1 small apple thinly sliced ,Optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a wide pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in sliced cabbage and toss to coat with oil.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth add bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  7. Braise for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and lightly caramelized.
  8. Stir in apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 468IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Red cabbage will be slightly sweeter than green
Add apple for a traditional sweet-savory balance
Keeps well and reheats gently

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