Mediterranean Diet Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry
Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table with this Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or wholesome meal prep. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like green cabbage, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, this recipe captures the essence of the Mediterranean diet while being light and flavorful. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, oregano, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, every bite is a delightful balance of savory and mildly spicy notes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this stir-fry is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish shines as a healthy side or a low-carb main, paired beautifully with quinoa or crusty whole-grain bread. Try this quick and healthy crowd-pleaser today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 lemon, juiced
Instructions
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the thinly sliced cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.
Add the red bell pepper slices and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper over the vegetables. Mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables with the seasonings.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine all the ingredients well.
Serve the stir-fry hot as a side dish or a light main course, accompanied by a slice of whole-grain bread or a serving of quinoa for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1286 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1836 mg | 39% | |
*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.
