Low Carb Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Low Carb Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry, a vibrant and flavorful dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with nutrient-rich green cabbage, colorful red bell pepper, and the aromatic combination of fresh garlic and ginger, this recipe is perfect for those following low-carb diets or simply looking for a healthy, fast meal. Soy sauce adds a delicious umami kick, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds brings nutty crispness to every bite. Ideal as a standalone dish or a hearty side, this stir-fry is a one-pan wonder that's simple to prepare and packed with bold, irresistible flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece ginger root
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut it into quarters and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage quarters into shreds.
Peel and mince the garlic. Peel and finely grate the ginger. Thinly slice the red bell pepper. Chop the green onions.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic, ginger, and bell pepper.
Pour the soy sauce over the cabbage and continue to stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
Season the stir-fry with salt and black pepper. Toss in the chopped green onions.
Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2458 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1180 mg | 25% | |
*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.
