Cabbage Stir Fry

This cabbage stir fry is incredible. Seriously. I know it’s just cabbage, but cabbage has a way of absorbing other flavors, and the sauce here is phenomenal.

This cabbage stir fry doesn’t look like much, I know, but it’s one of my favorite vegetable side dishes these days. It’s just so very flavorful!

I already knew that cauliflower is wonderfully versatile and a great option for those on a low carb diet (no wonder I have so many cauliflower recipes on this blog!).

As it turns out, cabbage is also very versatile, taking on the flavors of whatever sauce or seasonings you cook it with. In this cabbage soup, for example, it gets wonderful warmth and spice from the spicy sausage.

And in this recipe for cabbage stir fry, it has all these wonderful Asian flavors that make it super tasty.

How to make cabbage stir fry

Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed recipe. But the basics are very simple:

1. Cook aromatics in some oil.
2. Add the cabbage.
3. Add an easy sauce.
4. Stir fry for just a few minutes.

Is this a healthy recipe?

I think it is. Cabbage is a very healthy vegetable. It belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables, which have many health benefits.

And since eating cruciferous vegetables raw can be problematic, lightly sauteing them is perfect.

What to serve with cabbage stir fry?

It goes well with any Asian-inspired main course. I serve it most often with these tasty Asian meatballs. It’s such a great combination. It’s also good with soy sauce chicken.

How to keep the leftovers?

You can keep leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave on 50% power. This is one of those dishes that actually tastes even better the next day.

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Cabbage Stir Fry

This cabbage stir fry is incredible. Seriously. I know it’s just cabbage, but cabbage has a way of absorbing other flavors, and the sauce here is phenomenal.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: cabbage

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium green cabbage, 1 1/4 lb.
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce (or use a gluten-free alternative and add salt as needed)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut the cabbage into quarters, then slice each quarter into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and red pepper flakes.
• Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or a wok over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Add the cabbage slices. Cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Add the sauce, bring to a boil, and continue to stir-fry 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, drizzle the sesame oil on top, stir one more time, sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Cabbage Stir Fry

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Sodium 455mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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