Hungarian Cabbage Noodles
Discover the comforting flavors of Hungarian Cabbage Noodles, a classic Eastern European dish that's both simple and satisfying. This rustic recipe features tender wide egg noodles tossed with caramelized green cabbage, lightly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and a hint of optional paprika for a smoky kick. The rich combination of unsalted butter and vegetable oil gives the dish a luscious, buttery finish, while caramelizing the cabbage adds depth and sweetness to every bite. Ready in under an hour, this budget-friendly, vegetarian dish is perfect as a stand-alone meal or as a hearty side to your favorite protein. Whether you're exploring Hungarian cuisine or craving a cozy, homey meal, this dish delivers on taste and tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
Core and thinly slice the cabbage into fine shreds.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the shredded cabbage to the pan and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft and golden brown. Adjust the heat to prevent burning, and allow it to slightly caramelize.
Once the cabbage is cooked, stir in the drained egg noodles. Toss well to combine and evenly coat the noodles with the caramelized cabbage.
Season the mixture with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and the optional paprika for a hint of smokiness.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the dish is heated through and the flavors are well combined.
Serve warm as a main dish or alongside a protein of choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 445 mg | 9% | |
*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.
