Description
This Cabbage and Beans recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a light main course. Sautéed cabbage combines with white beans and aromatic seasonings for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onion: Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Cook cabbage: Add chopped cabbage and sauté for 5–7 minutes until wilted.
- Combine ingredients: Add white beans, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice if using, and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or a light main.
- For added flavor, sauté diced bacon or sausage with the onions.
- Use red cabbage for a colorful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
