Description
This Hurry Up Skillet Cabbage recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and a short cooking time, you can have a delicious Southern-inspired dish on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced onion, cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic.
- Add cabbage: Toss chopped cabbage in the skillet with seasonings.
- Cook: Pour in water or broth, cover, and cook until tender.
- Finish: Uncover and cook to evaporate excess liquid. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a heartier version, stir in cooked crumbled bacon or sliced smoked sausage.
- Red cabbage or a mix of green and red cabbage can also be used.
- A splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice adds brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
