Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet – Delicious and packed with nutrients, this healthful blend of sautéed cabbage and kale makes a wonderful vegetable side dish for any main course or a vegetarian main on its own. Slightly caramelized onion and cabbage develop their natural sweetness for extra flavors. Low-carb, Keto, paleo, vegetarian, and gluten-free, this kale and cabbage recipe is the perfect way to get your veggies in! Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet recipe
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or ghee)
- 2 tablespoons, avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 pound (450g) kale, Lacinato or dinosaur, washed, and thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, or to taste
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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. To make the cabbage and kale skillet: Heat the butter and oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until softened (about 3 minutes).
2. Add the cabbage and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the cabbage is softened and caramelized on the edges, add chopped kale, garlic, salt, pepper, and red chili pepper flakes. Cook for about 8-10 minutes. Veggies must be well-browned and softened.
4. Pour in the vegetable stock to deglaze and cook for 2 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to catch the delicious browned bits!
5. Cook the cabbage and kale for half a minute until fragrant. Season with more pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley, and serve the Sauteed Garlic Cabbage Kale Skillet immediately. Enjoy!
Tips for the Sauteed Garlic Cabbage Kale Skillet Recipe
This sautéed cabbage and kale recipe will surprise and delight you in the most incredible ways! Here are a few tips to make it even better:
- The more you caramelize onion and cabbage, the more flavor you get. Feel free to cook the cabbage and kale skillet for longer over medium-low heat.
- This sauteed cabbage recipe also works with red cabbage if you want to try it.
- To keep sodium low, use low-sodium vegetable broth, and don’t season the kale and cabbage with any salt.
How to cut cabbage for frying?
To prepare the cabbage for frying, place the 1/2 head of cabbage cut-side down on your cutting board, then chop it thinly. You can discard the core if it’s too tough.
What pairs well with sauteed cabbage and kale?
While any main course would work with this sauteed cabbage recipe, we suggest serving it with grilled and stir-fried meat such as chicken, pork, or steak. Fish tend to be on the milder side so it would be overpowered by this side dish.
How and how long to keep the cabbage and kale leftovers?
You can keep the kale and cabbage skillet leftovers for 3 or 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
More vegetable side dishes you might like
- Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet
- Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Reviews (11)
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Yusra
2025-04-05 16:05:12
I’ve made this so many times! I recommend lightly salting and using Better then Bouillon; also adding white cannellini beans or chickpeas for extra protein. I’ll have to experiment by using roasted garlic next time!
Martina
2024-08-13 21:07:22
Delicious! Made it with added chopped up hot dogs and garbanzo beans and served with brown rice. Everyone in my family liked it. Will make it again.
Allison
2024-08-10 07:28:27
Delicious! Served with meatless Italian sausage.
Elle
2023-03-14 20:15:34
This was amazing! Definitely keeping this recipe on repeat!
Wendy
2023-01-14 19:40:06
Perfect!!! So easy to make and very delicious! Thank you.
