Sautéed cabbage is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy this budget-friendly vegetable. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal on its own, this recipe brings out the natural sweetness of cabbage while adding a savory kick from garlic, butter, and red pepper flakes. In just a few steps, you’ll have a dish that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Why Sautéed Cabbage is the Perfect Side Dish
Cabbage is packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K. When sautéed with aromatics like onion and garlic and finished with a touch of butter and bouillon, it transforms into a rich, comforting side that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, rice, or even as a topping for noodles.
Making Delicious Sautéed Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients
5 cups cabbage, shredded
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Start with the Base Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced onion and cook until it begins to brown slightly, about 3 minutes.
Add Garlic and Cabbage Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, making sure not to burn it. Add the shredded cabbage and continue sautéing for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
Incorporate the Rest Add the grated carrots, red pepper flakes, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Cook everything together for another 3-5 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still has a slight bite.
Serve Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish or light main course.
Sautéed Cabbage Recipe
A simple, full-of-flavour, tasty, low-carb, sauteed cabbage that's easy to make and pairs well with most dishes
Easy Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Recipe Your New Weeknight Favorite
This garlic sautéed cabbage recipe is fast, flavorful, and requires only a few pantry staples. It’s the ideal side when you’re short on time but still want something hearty and tasty. The butter and olive oil blend with garlic and spices to create a deeply savory and slightly spicy finish.
A Must Try Recipe
With just a few basic ingredients, this sautéed cabbage recipe delivers bold flavor and satisfying texture. It’s a must-try for anyone looking to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. Bookmark this recipe, share it with fellow food lovers, and let it become your go-to veggie side. Give it a try tonight and see how simple ingredients can create something truly special!
About 10 minutes of cooking in this recipe: roughly 3 minutes for the onion, 1 for the garlic, 3 for the cabbage, then 3 to 5 more after adding the carrots and seasonings. Allow about 30 minutes in total including prep.
2. How do you keep sautéed cabbage from getting soggy?
Use a large skillet over medium heat so the cabbage isn’t crowded, and stir often. Stop cooking when it’s tender but still has a slight bite, which takes only 3 to 5 minutes after the carrots go in.
3. What goes well with sautéed cabbage?
It goes well with grilled chicken, meats and rice. You can also serve it over noodles or eat it as a light meal on its own.
4. Is sautéed cabbage healthy and low-carb?
Yes. Cabbage is a source of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. Each serving of this recipe has about 155 calories, 10g of carbs, and 3g of fiber, so it works well as a low-carb side.
5. How do you store and reheat sautéed cabbage?
Refrigerate it in a sealed container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat it in a skillet over medium heat for a minute or two, this keeps the texture better than a microwave. Freezing isn’t recommended because the cabbage turns soft.
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A lifelong love of cooking, one delicious recipe at a time.
Welcome to Devine Dishes! I'm so glad you're here.
I'm the cook, recipe creator, and food lover behind this little corner of the internet. Born and raised in Kenya, my love for cooking started when I was very young. Even as a child, I would happily volunteer to cook for the family, leaving the dishes and laundry for my siblings. Looking back, I think I had already discovered my passion and a clever way to avoid some chores! 😜
Where My Love for Cooking Began
In high school, I chose Home Science and quickly discovered that baking was something I truly enjoyed. I went on to win awards in provincial school baking competitions for three consecutive years. Those were incredibly proud moments for me, and I loved the feeling of creating something delicious with my own hands.
But not everyone saw cooking the way I did.
I still remember the day my chemistry teacher laughed out loud in class after I received one of my baking medals. He told me I was wasting my time with cooking and that I should focus on the sciences, which would give me a better future than cookies and cakes.
It was an embarrassing moment, especially as a student who was proud of something she had worked hard to achieve. But I didn't stop cooking.
That experience stayed with me, not because it changed my passion, but because it reminded me that sometimes you have to believe in yourself even when others don't understand your dreams.
From Cooking for Family to Building a Food Business
Over the years, my love for cooking has taken me on quite a journey.
I've explored different food business ideas, from cooking and selling chapatis and mandazis to catering, meal preparation, and delivery. Each experience taught me something new about food, business, and the joy of sharing a good meal with others.
Today, I'm excited to bring that passion to food blogging.
Devine Dishes is a place where I share the recipes I love, the ones I'm learning, and the ones I can't wait for you to try. You'll find African and Kenyan favorites, comforting family meals, delicious baking recipes, and practical dishes that make cooking at home enjoyable.
My goal is simple: to help you discover recipes that are delicious, approachable, and worth making again.
More Than Just Recipes
For me, food has always been about more than feeding people. It's about family, memories, creativity, and bringing people together.
When I'm not working, you'll often find me trying out new recipes, creating and editing content, or spending time with family. Sometimes we're swimming, watching TV, or simply chatting over a good meal. Those ordinary moments are some of my favorite moments.
I also love traveling and discovering new places, cultures, and foods. I'm hoping to do much more of it in the near future, and I'm excited about the inspiration those experiences will bring to my cooking and future recipes.
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Happy cooking!
With love,
Milli
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