Vegan Southern Fried Cabbage
Delight your taste buds with this Vegan Southern Fried Cabbage, a plant-based twist on a classic Southern comfort dish. This savory recipe showcases tender green cabbage cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of garlic, onions, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, with a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar for balance. The addition of vegan butter and nutritional yeast ensures every bite is rich and satisfying while remaining dairy-free. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy skillet dish is perfect as a side or a hearty main when paired with cornbread or rice. Whether you're looking for wholesome vegan soul food or a flavorful vegetable dish, this fried cabbage recipe delivers big on taste and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters, trim the core, and then slice the quarters into thin strips.
Peel and finely dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, heat the olive oil and vegan butter over medium heat until glistening.
Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet, a handful at a time. Stir to combine the cabbage with the onions and garlic as it cooks down.
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and nutritional yeast over the cabbage. Mix well to evenly coat the cabbage with the seasonings.
Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet and stir. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cabbage simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and the cabbage to become tender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the vegan Southern fried cabbage to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or a main course alongside cornbread or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1479 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*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.
