Sauteed Cabbage
Cabbage offers a natural sweetness, and when cooked over high heat, its sugars caramelize, bringing out a rich, flavorful taste. This recipe can be enjoyed as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. For a heartier meal, simply add pasta or gnocchi.
Serves 4 people | prep time 10 minutes |cooking time 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- - 1 medium head of cabbage (cut into bite-sized or walnut-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds or cumin (optional)
- ½ cup of bacon (cut into small cubes / optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the cabbage:
- Remove the core and any tough outer leaves.
- Cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
2. Render the bacon (optional):
- If using bacon, place the cubed bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the bacon until rendered and crispy.
- If using bacon, you can skip the olive oil or use less.
- If you’re not using bacon, just start with the olive oil in the pan.
3. Sauté the cabbage:
- Add the cabbage to the pan in an even layer.
- Let it cook undisturbed for a few minutes to allow the edges to caramelize.
- If using, sprinkle in the caraway or cumin seeds.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the butter and cook the cabbage to your desired doneness, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the pasta (if using):
- If using pasta add the cooked pasta along with a ladle of cooking water to the pan.
- Add another tablespoon of butter and mix together until an emulsion is formed.
5. Finish and serve:
- Finish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and ground black pepper.
- Some grated Parmesan cheese for the pasta works well too.
Bon appétit.
Forough & Le Bon Nosh Team