The Steamed Cabbage is a delicious side dish that’s buttery, garlicky and with a little spice. It’s healthy and versatile, so hit the spot when you’re planning dinner.
This steamed cabbage is a flavorful and easy-to-prepare side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Cabbage has a mild flavor that makes it perfect for adding flavor, so we use garlic, salt, pepper, and butter to make it absolutely delicious. The red pepper flakes add just enough heat for a truly wonderful dish.
This healthy vegetable is packed with vitamins C and K, as well as fiber. It’s also good for your heart and reduces inflammation. With all these health benefits, you will be happy to serve this tasty dish to your family. It is very suitable as an accompaniment to all types of proteins, salads and pasta. The versatile flavors make it easy to combine. Let’s take a look at how to cook this delicious steamed cabbage.
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main ingredients
- cabbage.
- Butter.
- Garlic. Or garlic powder.
- Red pepper flakes. Optional.
- salt and black pepper. Taste good.
How to make steamed cabbage
1. Quarter the cabbage, remove the stalk and cut into strips.
2. Place the cabbage strips in a large non-stick saucepan or skillet and add the water. Bring to a boil, cover with a tight lid and cook over low heat for 7-10 minutes (depending on how soft you want the cabbage).
3. Once the cabbage is cooked, push the cabbage to the sides of the pot and add the butter, red pepper flakes and garlic. Melt the butter and cook the garlic in it for 30 seconds.
4. At this point, stir the cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Helpful tips & tricks
- Choose good quality cabbage. Look for a cabbage that is firm and heavy for its size, with crisp leaves and no blemishes.
- Cut cabbage into even strips. To ensure that the cabbage cooks evenly, cut the head into thin strips of the same size.
- If possible, use fresh garlic. Fresh is always best, and freshly chopped garlic is more flavorful and flavorful than garlic powder. But it will work in a pinch.
- Vary the cooking time depending on the tenderness. If you like your cabbage extra tender, cook it a little longer than indicated.
Variations on this recipe
- Add other spices. Add other flavors to this cabbage by adding cumin, turmeric, curry, coriander, cinnamon, or dill.
- Use a different type of cabbage. You can make this with red cabbage, bok choy, savoy cabbage, or napa cabbage. Cooking time will vary as some of these cook fairly quickly.
- Add pieces of bacon. For a hearty, salty topping, chop up some crispy bacon before serving to top off this steamed cabbage.
- Give it some zing. If you like a little tangy flavor with your cabbage, add a dash of white vinegar or apple cider for some acidity.
How to store and reheat it
Store this steamed cabbage in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. It will soften as it sits. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
What to serve this steamed cabbage with
- proteins. You can serve this steamed cabbage with it Air fryer pork chops, ahi tuna steak, spinach stuffed chicken breastsor Salmon in cream sauce.
- Potatoes. Enjoy this dish with Roasted Baby Potatoes, Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakeor Fried potatoes and zucchini.
- Pasta. Serve this with your favorite pasta dish. Give it a try Chicken and mushroom spaghetti, creamy roasted pepper pasta, easy rigatoni bologneseor Mafaldine pasta in tomato sauce.
- salads. Pair this cabbage dish with a refreshing salad like this one German cucumber salad, avocado tomato salad, three bean salador Bruschetta Pasta Salad.
You’ll love this easy and satisfying steamed cabbage. From its rich and flavorful flavor to the delicate texture of the leaves, it has everything you could want in a vegetable. And it pairs so well with other dishes! I hope you love this recipe as much as my family and I do. Enjoy!
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Steamed cabbage
The Steamed cabbage is a delicious side dish that’s buttery, garlicky and with a little spice. It’s healthy and versatile, so hit the spot when you’re planning dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 Middle cabbage (about 2 pounds)
- ½ Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoon. butter
- 1 large Garlic clove, chopped
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
- ¾ tsp. Salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp. pepper or to taste
instructions
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Quarter the cabbage, remove the stalk and cut into strips.
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Place the cabbage strips in a large non-stick saucepan or skillet and add the water. Bring to a boil, cover with a tight lid and cook over low heat for 7-10 minutes (depending on how soft you want the cabbage).
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Once the cabbage is cooked, push the cabbage to the sides of the pot and add the butter, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Melt the butter and cook the garlic in it for 30 seconds.
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At this point, stir the cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Remarks
Helpful tips & tricks
- Choose good quality cabbage. Look for a cabbage that is firm and heavy for its size, with crisp leaves and no blemishes.
- Cut cabbage into even strips. To ensure that the cabbage cooks evenly, cut the head into thin strips of the same size.
- If possible, use fresh garlic. Fresh is always best, and freshly chopped garlic is more flavorful and flavorful than garlic powder. But it will work in a pinch.
- Vary the cooking time depending on the tenderness. If you like your cabbage extra tender, cook it a little longer than indicated.
Nourishment
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 14GProtein: 3GFat: 6GSaturated Fatty Acids: 4GPolyunsaturated fat: 0.3GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 2GTrans fats: 0.2GCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 401mgFiber: 6GSugar: 7GVitamin A: 500ieVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg