Mediterranean Diet Cabbage and Carrot Stir-Fry
Bright, vibrant, and brimming with flavor, this Mediterranean Diet Cabbage and Carrot Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy dish that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender cabbage, sweet carrots, colorful red bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all stir-fried in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, this recipe is perfectly seasoned with zesty lemon juice, dried oregano, and a hint of cumin. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly stir-fry makes a delightful light meal or a flavorful side dish to accompany grilled fish or chicken. Topped with fresh parsley for a burst of herbal freshness, it’s a delicious way to enjoy the goodness of the Mediterranean diet while keeping things simple and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 3 large carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves, coarsely shred the cabbage, peel and julienne the carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until it becomes fragrant and begins to lightly brown, about 1 minute.
Add the cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Increase the heat to medium-high and stir-fry the vegetables for 8-10 minutes until the cabbage becomes tender and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and continue to cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the lemon juice, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle the stir-fry with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately as a light meal or as a side dish to accompany grilled fish or chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1419 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2126 mg | 45% | |
*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.
