Mediterranean Diet Savory Stewed Cabbage
Elevate your dinner table with the comforting flavors of Mediterranean Diet Savory Stewed Cabbage, a wholesome dish bursting with vibrant veggies and aromatic herbs. This heart-healthy recipe combines tender green cabbage, sweet carrots, and celery, simmered to perfection in a rich broth of diced tomatoes and vegetable stock, seasoned with oregano, thyme, and a touch of zesty lemon juice. Perfect as a nutritious side dish or served over whole grains like quinoa or brown rice for a satisfying, plant-focused main course, this recipe is a delicious celebration of Mediterranean cuisine. Ready in just under an hour with minimal prep, it’s a flavorful way to nourish your body while sticking to your Mediterranean diet goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 lemon, juiced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrot and chopped celery to the pot. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the sliced cabbage to the pot and mix well with the other vegetables.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check if the cabbage is tender and all the flavors have melded together. If needed, simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving.
Serve the stewed cabbage warm as a side dish or over a bed of whole-grain rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3141 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 4094 mg | 87% | |
*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.
