Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry is the perfect weeknight recipe for healthy eating without the hassle. Featuring crisp cabbage, sweet bell peppers, and crunchy carrot matchsticks, this dish is elevated with aromatic garlic, grated ginger, and a savory drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil. Ready in just 25 minutes, it balances simplicity and flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy schedules. Garnished with bright green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this stir-fry is versatile enough to serve as a side dish or a light main course alongside rice or noodles. Packed with nutrients and low in calories, it’s a fast, delicious way to transform humble vegetables into a vibrant and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 1 large (any color) bell pepper
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Slice the cabbage into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide. Peel the carrot and cut it into matchsticks. Seed and slice the bell pepper into thin strips.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger. Chop the green onions and set aside for garnish.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced cabbage, carrot matchsticks, and bell pepper strips to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the garlic and ginger.
Pour 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Stir continuously, cooking the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may add more soy sauce or a pinch more salt according to your preference.
Once done, remove the skillet from heat and transfer the stir-fried cabbage to a serving bowl.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a light main course, accompanied by rice or noodles if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3661 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1660 mg | 35% | |
*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.
