Description
This fried cabbage with onions is a simple, comforting, and flavorful dish made with tender cabbage, caramelized onions, and light seasoning. Perfect as a healthy side or quick meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, sliced
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare cabbage by slicing into thin strips and slice onions.
2. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onions and cook for 5โ7 minutes until soft and golden.
4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add cabbage gradually, stirring until wilted.
6. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
7. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Uncover and cook another 5โ10 minutes until lightly caramelized.
9. Add vinegar or lemon juice and sugar, stir well.
10. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use butter for richer flavor or olive oil for a lighter version.
- Adjust cooking time depending on preferred texture.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Add beans or eggs for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg