Sautéed Cabbage (Easy & Healthy) Recipe
A simple, healthy, and delicious recipe for sautéed cabbage with onions and garlic. This easy-to-make dish is perfect as a side or a light main, featuring tender caramelized cabbage cooked in ghee for rich flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small green cabbage
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Fats & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ghee (or a blend of butter and olive oil)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage and onion: Cut the cabbage in half, then into quarters. Remove the cores from each quarter and chop thinly across. Slice the onion in half and then thinly across.
- Cook the onions: Melt the ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for about 1 minute, or until they start to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly to release its aroma.
- Sauté the cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens and starts to caramelize, developing a rich, slightly sweet flavor.
- Finish and serve: Season the sautéed cabbage with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything together well and serve warm as a flavorful, healthy side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute ghee with butter or olive oil if preferred.
- For a vegan option, use olive oil instead of ghee or butter.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the heat and thickness of cabbage slices.
- Adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice at the end enhances the flavor with a bright tang.
- This dish pairs excellently with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or grains like quinoa or rice.