Heart-Healthy Cabbage Curry
Transform your weeknight meals with the vibrant flavors of Heart-Healthy Cabbage Curry, a wholesome, low-sodium dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This one-pot recipe combines tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and juicy tomatoes with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander, creating a fragrant and satisfying curry. Infused with ginger, garlic, and a hint of green chili for added zest, this veggie-packed dish is simmered in a light vegetable broth, keeping it heart-friendly and guilt-free. Finished with a splash of lemon juice and a garnish of fresh cilantro, it’s perfect for enjoying solo or alongside your favorite whole grains or flatbreads. Ready in just 45 minutes, this fiber-rich, vegetarian recipe makes eating healthy easy and flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 1 unit Green chili, chopped
- 1 medium head Cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium Carrots, julienned
- 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and sauté until they crackle, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine with the onion and spice mixture.
Add the sliced cabbage and julienned carrots to the pot, stirring to mix well with the spices.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the chopped tomatoes and stir. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, allowing the curry to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat, then add lemon juice and mix well.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy this heart-healthy dish with a side of your choice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2780 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3391 mg | 72% | |
*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.
