Boiled Cabbage
Elevate your side dish game with this effortlessly delicious Boiled Cabbage recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Featuring tender green cabbage cooked to perfection in salted water, this simple yet flavorful dish is enhanced with melted butter, a touch of ground black pepper, and optional apple cider vinegar for a subtle tangy twist. With only 10 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, it's a budget-friendly and healthy option, packed with vitamins and fiber. Whether served alongside roasted meats or as a light vegetarian entrée, this versatile recipe will win over even the pickiest of eaters. Keywords: boiled cabbage recipe, tender green cabbage, easy side dish, healthy vegetable recipe, quick cabbage recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green cabbage
- 8 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
Remove any tough or damaged outer leaves from the cabbage and rinse the head under cool running water.
Cut the cabbage in half through the core and then into quarters. Remove the core from each quarter and slice the cabbage into 1-inch strips.
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Carefully add the sliced cabbage to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium, ensuring the water stays at a gentle boil.
Cook the cabbage for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy. Test for doneness by piercing a piece with a fork; it should easily go through.
Drain the cabbage in a colander, shaking off any excess water.
Return the empty pot to the stove over low heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Let the butter melt completely.
Add the drained cabbage back to the pot and toss gently to coat it in the melted butter.
Season with 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper and stir well. For a tangy twist, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, if desired.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
Transfer the boiled cabbage to a serving bowl and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2484 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
