What can I do with lots of cabbage?

Stir fry is a great way to utilize an abundant supply of cabbage. Make a big batch and eat it throughout the week.

What are the health benefits of cabbage?

Cabbage has amazing health benefits. It has heart-protective antioxidants, it can lower LDL, reduces inflammation, improves brain function, supports digestive and liver health, and can help to regulate insulin. Cabbage is a nutrient-dense food worthy of including in your meals.

What protein goes well with cabbage?

Cabbage has a neutral flavor that takes well to seasoning and goes with so many different foods. It is great with tofu, salmon, shrimp, chicken and almost any meat.

Cabbage Stir Fry

Name: Cabbage Stir Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds of cabbage (1 medium head), 6 cups; 1 tablespoon avocado oil or coconut oil; 1-2 leeks, about 2 cups, cleaned and chopped in 1/2 rings,; 1 heaping tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari (please adjust amount to your preference and ingredient choice); 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 3 green onions, minced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Description

This quick and simple Cabbage Stir Fry is humble yet overflowing with savory flavor. Full of amazing health benefits, cabbage takes center stage here transforming into a luscious side dish or perfect topping for rice or buckwheat soba noodles. Ready to serve in about 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds of cabbage (1 medium head), 6 cups
1 tablespoon avocado oil or coconut oil
1–2 leeks, about 2 cups, cleaned and chopped in 1/2 rings,
1 heaping tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari (please adjust amount to your preference and ingredient choice)
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 green onions, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

In a well-heated hot wok or skillet, stir fry cabbage without oil for 3-5 minutes until some edges are lightly charred.
Push cabbage to the edges of the wok. Add avocado oil, leeks, ginger, and garlic sautéing in the center of the wok for 1-2 minutes until leeks are wilted. Add salt and sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar.
Stir all together, until everything is heated through. Add green onions and cilantro.
Serve over rice, buckwheat soba or rice noodles.

Notes

Protein: Feel free to add shrimp, chicken or crispy tofu. Stir-fry these first, seasoning with salt and pepper, and set aside. Fold into the stir-fried cabbage at the end and heat through.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 130
Sugar: 2.2 g
Sodium: 411.8 mg
Fat: 6.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
Carbohydrates: 17.5 g
Fiber: 4.8 g
Protein: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg