Heart-Healthy Savory Stewed Cabbage
Transform your weeknight dinners with this nutritious and flavorful 'Heart-Healthy Savory Stewed Cabbage' recipe! Packed with wholesome vegetables like tender green cabbage and sweet carrots, and simmered in a light, herb-infused low-sodium vegetable broth, this recipe is a perfect choice for a nourishing and comforting meal. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, onion, and a tangy splash of apple cider vinegar, every bite is bursting with delicious, savory goodness. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot dish is ideal for heart-healthy eating and is low in sodium while rich in fiber. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve it as a vegetarian entrée or pair it with your favorite lean protein or whole grain for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy home cooks seeking balanced nutrition without compromising on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium head, cored and sliced into strips green cabbage
- 2 medium, peeled and sliced carrot
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the sliced cabbage and carrots to the pot and stir well to combine with the onion and garlic.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the cabbage stew for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cabbage and carrots are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Serve hot as a main course or alongside your favored protein or whole grain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1606 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1579 mg | 34% | |
*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.
