Description
This Easy and Healthy Sautéed Savoy Cabbage recipe is a flavorful French-inspired side dish featuring tender Savoy cabbage cooked with garlic and aromatic caraway seeds. Lightly sautéed in olive oil and simmered with water, this dish maintains the cabbage’s vibrant color and slight crunch, making it a perfect nourishing accompaniment for any meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a naturally vegan and wholesome choice that’s both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 Savoy cabbage
- 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp caraway seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Oils & Liquids
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Remove the outermost leaves or wash them thoroughly to eliminate any bugs hiding in the crinkles. Cut out the tough central veins from the first few outer leaves, then slice those leaves into strips. Thinly slice the remaining cabbage from outside towards the core for even cooking.
- Sauté Garlic and Caraway Seeds: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and caraway seeds, sautéing until the garlic becomes translucent and fragrant, which usually takes a few minutes.
- Cook the Cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage into the pan along with 3 tablespoons of water. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. The cabbage should become soft yet retain a slight firmness to the bite.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Give it a final stir and serve warm as a healthy and flavorful side dish.
Notes
- This method preserves the vibrant color and slight crunch of the Savoy cabbage, enhancing its natural flavor.
- Caraway seeds add an aromatic, slightly nutty flavor that complements the cabbage well.
- This dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences.
- The recipe yields about 6 servings, perfect as a side for a family meal.
- Ensure not to overcook to maintain a slight bite to the cabbage for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
