Description
A simple and flavorful sautéed cabbage recipe that caramelizes green cabbage ribbons with olive oil and butter, seasoned with salt, pepper, and brightened with apple cider vinegar and fresh thyme for a delicious and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 small head green cabbage about 2 1/2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar plus additional to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Cut the cabbage in half from the top down through its core. Place the cut side down on your cutting board, then slice it as thinly as possible around the core to create fine ribbons. Discard the core.
- Heat the pan and add fat: Heat a large saute pan or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely before adding the cabbage.
- Sauté the cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage to the pan along with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Saute for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally but allowing the cabbage to sit undisturbed for short periods to encourage caramelization and develop rich flavor. Continue until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown.
- Finish with vinegar and thyme: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Taste the cabbage and adjust seasoning by adding additional salt, pepper, or vinegar to your liking. Sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- TO STORE: Store sautéed cabbage in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat gently in a microwave-safe bowl or plate until warm. Refresh with a sprinkle of salt and a splash of apple cider vinegar after reheating.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze in a freezer-safe container. Texture may slightly change after freezing but flavor remains delicious.
- Allowing cabbage to brown undisturbed enhances caramelization and flavor.
- Fresh thyme is optional but adds a lovely herbal note to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
