Simple Savoy Cabbage
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Simple Savoy Cabbage recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 25 minutes and celebrates the natural sweetness and hearty texture of Savoy cabbage. Sautéed in fragrant garlic and olive oil, then gently steamed for tender-crisp perfection, this recipe is finished with a refreshing splash of lemon juice and optional fresh parsley for garnish. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and budget-friendly, it’s a versatile side that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or plant-based mains. Whether you're looking for a healthy vegetable dish or a way to add a nutritional boost to your meals, this Simple Savoy Cabbage is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Savoy cabbage
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the Savoy cabbage if they are tough or damaged. Cut the cabbage in half, remove the core, and slice the leaves into thin strips.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and toss to coat it evenly in the garlic and oil.
Season the cabbage with salt and black pepper, then add the water to the pan.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp. Adjust the cooking time for your desired texture.
Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow any excess liquid to evaporate.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the cabbage and toss to combine.
Transfer the cooked cabbage to a serving dish and, if desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish to complement your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 301 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*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.
