Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry
Discover the vibrant flavors and nutritional benefits of this Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry, a fast and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with nutrient-rich green cabbage, carrots, red bell peppers, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this recipe delivers a satisfying crunch and irresistible freshness. The quick-cooking process locks in nutrients while ensuring the vegetables remain tender-crisp, and a light combination of low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar provides the perfect savory tang. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this healthy stir-fry is a versatile choice that pairs beautifully with brown rice or quinoa for a wholesome meal. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with vitamins and fiber, this recipe is ideal for those seeking heart-friendly, quick, and delicious options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 4 stalks green onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Thinly slice the green cabbage, peel and julienne the carrots, and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Chop the green onions, finely mince the garlic cloves, and grate the ginger.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until they are fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced cabbage, julienned carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5-6 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
Add the low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar to the skillet. Toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Season with black pepper, tossing once more.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve the cabbage stir-fry hot as a side dish or over a bed of brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1143 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1253 mg | 27% | |
*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.
