Sautéed Cabbage Garlic Mediterranean Spices (Printable)

Enjoy a fast, budget-friendly side dish featuring tender cabbage, aromatic garlic, and a blend of Mediterranean seasonings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Oils & Fats

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
04 - Add the sliced cabbage and toss well to coat in the oil and aromatics.
05 - Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
06 - Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp and starting to caramelize at the edges.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
08 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Goes from the cutting board to the table in just 20 minutes.
  • Diet-Friendly: Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb.
  • Flavorful: A perfect balance of earthy cumin, sweet paprika, and fragrant garlic.
  • Budget-Friendly: Uses simple, accessible ingredients like green cabbage and pantry spices.
02 -
  • Garlic Watch: Only cook the garlic for 30 seconds to prevent it from burning and becoming bitter.
  • Texture Balance: Stop cooking when the cabbage is tender but still has a slight bite for the best mouthfeel.
  • Caramelization: Let the cabbage sit for a minute between stirs toward the end to encourage those golden, caramelized edges.
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