Description
A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked whole cabbage infused with garlic, lemon butter, and Parmesan cheese. This easy recipe uses a slow cooker to create tender, melt-in-your-mouth cabbage wedges perfect as a hearty side dish or vegetarian main.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 medium whole cabbage
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Trim the stem slightly so the cabbage sits flat but keep the core intact for stability during cooking.
- Make garlic lemon butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to combine all the flavors.
- Set cabbage in slow cooker: Place the whole cabbage in the slow cooker. Pour vegetable broth around the base to add moisture during cooking. Drizzle the garlic-lemon butter mixture evenly over the cabbage to infuse flavor.
- Add Parmesan and cook: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously on top of the cabbage. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the cabbage is very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cabbage from the slow cooker and slice into wedges. Drizzle with any remaining cooking juices for extra flavor.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish the cabbage wedges with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm as a delicious side or main dish.
Notes
- Keep the core of the cabbage intact while cooking to help it hold together as you cook and serve.
- You can substitute Parmesan with a vegetarian hard cheese or nutritional yeast for a vegetarian-friendly option.
- Slow cooking on low ensures the cabbage becomes tender without drying out.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes in the garlic butter mixture if you like a bit of heat.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
