Easy Salt and Pepper Cabbage
Quick and Flavorful Salt and Pepper Cabbage Skillet Recipe
Looking for a simple and delicious way to enjoy cabbage? This easy salt and pepper cabbage skillet recipe is a perfect choice. With minimal ingredients and a short cooking time, you can whip up a flavorful and nutritious dish in no time. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the delightful combination of sauteed cabbage, aromatic spices, and savory flavors!
How to Make Salt and Pepper Cabbage
This easy salt and pepper cabbage skillet recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy the simplicity and natural flavors of cabbage. With its quick cooking time and minimal ingredients, you can create a satisfying side dish or a light meal without much effort. So grab a skillet and get ready to savor the delightful combination of salt, pepper, and vibrant cabbage in every bite!
Prepare the Ingredients
Choose your basic green cabbage. Start by shredding or thinly slicing your head of cabbage. Then, roughly chop your yellow onion. Don’t worry about making anything look pretty in this step. Everything will be sauteed and cooked down anyways!
Saute
In a skillet, heat avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil. Once hot, you’ll add your chopped yellow onion and saute until fragrant and translucent. This is the best part - remember to bask in the scents!
Next, you’ll add the main ingredient: shredded green cabbage. It may seem like a ton of cabbage, but don’t worry, it’ll cook down. Saute your cabbage and onion on medium heat, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking. Be sure to add more oil if you need to throughout the cooking process. You’ll know it’s done when your cabbage is cooked down and soft. Taste test to ensure you’ve got the perfect texture.
Season & Serve
Finally, you’ll add your seasonings. I like to add the seasonings at the end of the cooking process so that they’re fresh and don’t risk getting burned or cooked out. This can sometimes interfere with the taste and potency.
In this recipe, we keep it simple. Just salt and pepper! We find that the oil and sauteed cabbage provide such a delicious and unique flavor profile, that adding loads of seasonings would be pointless. A basic seasoning approach allows the natural, earthy flavors to stay prominent. However, if you’re feeling adventurous, feel free to experiment and add the seasonings of your choice.
What to Pair with Salt and Pepper Cabbage
The best thing about cabbage is that it’s such a versatile vegetable. There are so many different plant-based meals that would taste amazing with this salt and pepper cabbage recipe.
Impossible Sausage and Cabbage Skillets are probably our favorite way to enjoy this sauteed cabbage. Simply, saute your salt and pepper cabbage with onions, cook Impossible sausage slices, and mix them together. This tasty combination is one of the best and easiest protein-packed meals. Did I mention it’s both vegan and gluten-free? We highly recommend you try this one!
If you’re looking for some more ways to enjoy this delicious salt and pepper cabbage, try serving it as a nutritious side alongside Winter Squash & Caramelized Onion Soup, Kale and Sun-dried Tomato Flatbread, or as a tasty addition to a Plant Protein Salad with Broccoli & Potatoes.
Easy Salt & Pepper Cabbage Skillet
Recipe Author: Nicole Riggs
This effortless sauteed cabbage recipe will make you fall in love with it’s simplicity and comforting flavors. Pair this “cold weather vegetable” with all of your favorite fall and winter recipes.
Serving Size: 6-8 side dish portions
Equipment:
cutting board, skillet, measuring cup, measuring spoons
Ingredients:
1 head green cabbage, shredded
2/3 yellow onion, chopped
1/8 cup avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
Instructions:
Shred or thinly slice green cabbage and chopped yellow onion.
Heat oil in a skillet. Once hot, lower heat to medium-low and add yellow onion. Saute until translucent and fragrant.
Add shredded green cabbage to skillet. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, for approximately 20 minutes, or until cabbage is cooked down and soft. Add a bit more oil throughout the cooking process if you feel it needs it.
Once cooked, add salt and pepper, then serve. Perfect as a side dish or salad addition.
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