Description
This easy sauteed cabbage recipe transforms a humble head of cabbage into a caramelized, golden, and flavorful side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s healthy, low-calorie, and deliciously seasoned with olive oil, butter, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds): the main vegetable, sweetens and softens as it cooks
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil: helps sauté the cabbage and adds richness
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter: adds flavor depth and promotes caramelization
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt: enhances flavor and draws out moisture
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper: adds mild heat and spice
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar: adds brightness and balances sweetness
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (optional): provides a fresh, herbal finish
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage in half through the core. Place cut-side down and slice thinly into fine ribbons. Discard the core.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter.
- Once butter melts, add cabbage, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Sauté for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let it sit undisturbed for caramelization.
- When cabbage is tender and golden brown, remove from heat.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar and adjust seasoning to taste. Sprinkle with thyme if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a large sauté pan to avoid overcrowding and steaming.
- Letting the cabbage sit between stirs helps develop crispy, caramelized edges.
- Apple cider vinegar brightens the dish — taste before and after adding.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Reheat gently and add a splash of vinegar to refresh the flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 77 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Sauteed Cabbage, cabbage recipe, easy vegetable side, low calorie side, healthy cabbage dish