Description
This sautéed cabbage is a delightful blend of flavors featuring garlic, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or as a healthy side dish. Enjoy the vibrant taste and the simplicity of fresh ingredients, making it ideal for those seeking easy, homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head green cabbage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 3 green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
- sesame seeds, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage into halves and then quarters. Remove the core and slice the cabbage into thin ¼-inch strips.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly browned.
- Stir in sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and green onions, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing some crushed red pepper flakes along with the garlic and ginger.
Substitute the sesame oil with other oils if preferred, but it does add a distinctive flavor.
This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a light main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
