Heart-Healthy Braised Cabbage
Transform your mealtime with this comforting and nutritious Heart-Healthy Braised Cabbage recipe! Featuring tender green cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic onion and garlic, this dish is gently simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth and balanced with a splash of apple cider vinegar for a tangy depth of flavor. Fresh thyme and a single bay leaf elevate the dish with their herbal notes, making it both wholesome and irresistible. Perfect as a warm side dish or a light vegetarian main course, this low-fat, high-fiber recipe is ready in just under an hour and is packed with heart-healthy benefits. Whether you're looking for a flavorful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet or a crowd-pleasing addition to your table, this recipe is a nourishing choice that’s bursting with savory goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Core and cut the cabbage into thin strips about 1/4-inch wide.
Cut the onion into thin slices. Mince the garlic cloves. Peel and slice the carrot into thin rounds.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the sliced cabbage and carrot, making sure they are well coated with the onion and garlic mixture.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and add apple cider vinegar. Toss in the fresh thyme leaves, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid and let it braise for about 30-35 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Check the cabbage for tenderness. It should be soft but not mushy, with a rich infusion of flavors from the broth.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a main vegetarian course. Enjoy this heart-healthy delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1227 mg | 26% | |
*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.
