Simple Steamed Cabbage
Transform humble green cabbage into a delightfully simple yet flavorful side dish with this "Simple Steamed Cabbage" recipe. In just 25 minutes, you'll have tender, perfectly steamed cabbage lightly seasoned with butter, salt, and a touch of black pepper, allowing its natural sweetness to shine. This fuss-free dish features minimal ingredients and a straightforward steaming technique, making it a healthy, low-calorie choice that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses. Whether you're looking for a quick vegetable side or a comforting addition to a hearty meal, this recipe delivers wholesome flavor and versatility in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by removing the outer leaves of the cabbage if they are wilted or damaged.
Cut the cabbage head into quarters, and remove the core from each piece.
Thinly slice each quarter into shreds or pieces approximately half an inch wide.
Fill a large pot with 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the shredded cabbage into a steamer basket, placing it over the boiling water.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam the cabbage for 10-12 minutes until it's tender but still bright green.
Once the cabbage is cooked to your liking, remove the steamer basket from the pot and transfer the cabbage to a serving bowl.
Add the unsalted butter to the hot cabbage, tossing gently to melt the butter and combine.
Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, blending well.
Serve warm as a side dish, adjusting seasonings to taste if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1255 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 626 mg | 13% | |
*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.
