Mediterranean Diet Simple Steamed Cabbage
Elevate your vegetable game with this Mediterranean Diet Simple Steamed Cabbage recipe, a deliciously light and healthy side dish that's as quick to prepare as it is flavorful! Fresh green cabbage takes center stage, gently steamed until tender and infused with aromatic garlic, vibrant parsley, and zesty lemon juice. Finished with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and black pepper, this dish exemplifies the clean and wholesome flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfectly balanced and packed with nutrients, it's an ideal accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted chicken, or a hearty grain dish. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this steamed cabbage recipe is proof that clean eating can be both satisfying and easy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cloves Garlic
Instructions
Start by removing any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage and thoroughly rinse it under cold water.
Cut the cabbage into quarters, then remove the core from each section. Slice each quarter into 1-inch wide strips.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, and set them aside.
In a large pot, add 1 cup of water along with a steaming basket. Make sure the water level remains below the basket.
Place the sliced cabbage in the steaming basket and cover the pot with a lid.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and let the cabbage steam for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
While the cabbage is steaming, juice the lemon and chop the fresh parsley finely.
Once the cabbage is tender, remove it from the heat and carefully transfer it to a serving dish.
Drizzle the steamed cabbage with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper for seasoning.
Garnish the finished dish with fresh parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish with any Mediterranean main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 756 mg | 16% | |
*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.
