This Steamed Cabbage is a delicious side dish that is buttery, garlicky, and with a little bit of spice. It’s healthy and versatile so it’s just the thing when you’re planning dinner.
This Steamed Cabbage is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any meal. Cabbage has a mild taste that makes it perfect for adding flavors, so we’re using garlic, salt, pepper, and butter to make it utterly delicious. The red pepper flakes add just enough heat for a truly wonderful dish.
This healthy vegetable is full of vitamins C and K, as well as fiber. It’s also good for your heart and reduces inflammation. With all those health benefits, you’ll be happy to serve this tasty dish to your family. It works really well as a side dish to all kinds of proteins, salads, and pasta. The versatile flavors make it easy to pair. Let’s take a look at how to make this yummy Steamed Cabbage.
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Main Ingredients
- Cabbage.
- Butter.
- Garlic. Or garlic powder.
- Red Pepper Flakes. Optional.
- Salt and Black pepper. To taste.
How to make Steamed Cabbage
1. Quarter the cabbage, remove the core, and slice it into strips.
2. Add the cabbage strips to a large, non-stick pot 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 to be).
3. Once cooked, move the cabbage to the sides of the pot and add the butter, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Allow the butter to melt and the garlic to cook in it for 30 seconds.
4. At this point, stir the cabbage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve, garnished with fresh herbs.
Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Choose good quality cabbage. Look for a cabbage head that is firm and heavy for its size, with crisp leaves and no blemishes.
- Cut the cabbage into uniform strips. So that the cabbage cooks evenly, slice the head into thin strips that are all the same size.
- Use fresh garlic if possible. Fresh is always best, and fresh minced garlic is more aromatic and flavorful than powdered garlic. But it will work in a pinch.
- Vary the cooking time based on tenderness. If you like your cabbage extra tender, then cook it for a little longer than directed.
Variations to this Recipe
- Add other spices. Add other flavors to this cabbage with the addition of cumin, turmeric, curry, coriander, cinnamon, or dill.
- Use a different type of cabbage. You can make this with purple cabbage, bok choy, savoy, or Napa cabbage. The cook time will vary as some of these cook quite quickly.
- Add bacon bits. For a savory, salty addition, chop up some crispy bacon to top this Steamed Cabbage before serving.
- Give it some tanginess. If you like a little tangy flavor with your cabbage, add a splash 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 for up to 5 days. It will become softer as it sits. You can warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop.
What to Serve this Steamed Cabbage with
- Proteins. You can serve this Steamed Cabbage with Air Fryer Pork Chops, Ahi Tuna Steak, Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, or Salmon in Creamy Sauce.
- Potatoes. Enjoy this dish with Roasted Baby Potatoes, Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes, or Baked Potatoes and Zucchini.
- Pasta. Serve this with your favorite pasta dish. Try it with this Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti, Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta, Easy Rigatoni Bolognese, or Mafaldine Pasta in Tomato Sauce.
- Salads. Pair this cabbage dish with a refreshing salad, like this German Cucumber Salad, Avocado Tomato Salad, Three Bean Salad, or Bruschetta Pasta Salad.
You are going to love this simple and satisfying Steamed Cabbage. From its rich and spicy flavor to the tender texture of the leaves, it has everything you could want in a veggie. And it pairs so well with other dishes! I hope you adore this recipe as much as my family and I do. Enjoy!
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Steamed Cabbage
This Steamed Cabbage is a delicious side dish that is buttery, garlicky, and with a little bit of spice. It’s healthy and versatile so it’s just the thing when you’re planning dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage (about 2 lbs.)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 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 core, and slice it into strips.
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Add the cabbage strips to a large, non-stick pot 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 to be).
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Once cooked, move the cabbage to the sides of the pot and add the butter, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Allow the butter to melt and the garlic to cook in it for 30 seconds.
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At this point, stir the cabbage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Choose good quality cabbage. Look for a cabbage head that is firm and heavy for its size, with crisp leaves and no blemishes.
- Cut the cabbage into uniform strips. So that the cabbage cooks evenly, slice the head into thin strips that are all the same size.
- Use fresh garlic if possible. Fresh is always best, and fresh minced garlic is more aromatic and flavorful than powdered garlic. But it will work in a pinch.
- Vary the cooking time based on tenderness. If you like your cabbage extra tender, then cook it for a little longer than directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 401mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
