Steamed Cabbage
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this simple yet flavorful Steamed Cabbage recipe! Perfect for healthy and wholesome dining, this quick and easy dish highlights the natural sweetness and tenderness of green cabbage, enhanced with just a touch of salt, black pepper, and optional buttery richness. Prepared in under 30 minutes, this recipe utilizes a gentle steaming technique that locks in nutrients while ensuring a perfectly tender texture. Whether served alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as part of a plant-based meal, Steamed Cabbage is a versatile, low-calorie side dish that pairs effortlessly with any cuisine. Optimize your meals with this nutrient-packed, budget-friendly recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional)
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the cabbage under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Using a sharp knife, cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the hard core from each section. Then, cut the quarters into thin slices or large chunks based on your preference.
In a large pot with a steamer basket insert, add 2 cups of water. Make sure the water level is below the bottom of the steamer basket to avoid boiling the cabbage directly.
Place the sliced cabbage into the steamer basket. Cover the pot with a lid to prevent steam from escaping.
Heat the pot over medium heat and allow the water to come to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to maintain a steady simmer and continue steaming the cabbage for about 10-15 minutes, or until it becomes tender but not mushy.
Carefully remove the steamed cabbage from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon and place it into a serving dish.
Season the cabbage with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, drizzle it with 1 tablespoon of melted butter for added flavor.
Serve the steamed cabbage immediately as a healthy side dish to accompany your favorite main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1258 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 592 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.
