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Sauteed Cabbage

Tender green cabbage sautéed with butter, onions, garlic, and seasonings for a simple, flavorful side dish ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 medium head green cabbage about 2 pounds, sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saute pan (12-inch preferred)
  • Sharp chef's knife or santoku knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Slice the cabbage into 1/4-inch ribbons, remove the core, and thinly slice the onion.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter, tilting the pan to coat evenly.
  3. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add half of the sliced cabbage to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it begins to wilt.
  6. Add the remaining cabbage and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. Pour in the vegetable broth or water and stir to combine, creating steam to finish cooking the cabbage.
  8. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and edges are lightly golden.

Notes

Serve as a side dish with chicken, fish, pork, or use as a topping for tacos and grain bowls.