This quick and easy boiled cabbage recipe is a low-carb comfort food favorite.
A head of cabbage and some butter are all it takes for this simple, savory side dish that tastes as good as it smells.
Boiled Cabbage Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: The cabbage in this recipe becomes mild slightly sweet, with buttery richness. And all it needs is a touch of salt and pepper for simple seasoning.
- Technique: Try leaving the root intact when cutting the cabbage to help hold the wedges together while cooking.
- Serving suggestions: Serve alongside roasted meats, stews, or as a warm vegetable side with any meal.
- Budget tip: Cabbage is affordable and filling—perfect for feeding a family on a budget.
Made With 2 Simple Ingredients
Cabbage: Look for cabbages free of discoloration and with firm, tight leaves. For this recipe green cabbage is best, but you can use any variety including savoy cabbage, Napa, or red cabbage.
Butter: Butter is delicious on just about anything. Besides butter, you can brush cooked cabbage wedges with bacon grease and top with bacon bits for a more savory side or a light dinner.
Cabbage with a Kick
Experiment with a variety of seasoning blends. While boiled cabbage is delicious with just a bit of salt and pepper, why not try an Italian blend or a zesty southwest flavor. For an even more savory taste, use all or part vegetable or chicken broth instead of water. A sprinkling of parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes are all great additions.
How to Boil Cabbage
- Cut a head of cabbage into four equal wedges, leaving the core intact.
- Boil cabbage wedges in salted water until tender (full recipe below).
- Drain and brush with butter. Season before serving.
Favorite Ways to Serve Boiled Cabbage
Make it a heartier main dish by adding keto-friendly sliced summer sausage, beef or chicken meatballs, or diced ham.
Peel away the leaves and stuff them with meat or other veggies.
Keep leftover boiled cabbage in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Boiled cabbage can be frozen but will be mushy once thawed. Add thawed cabbage to a hearty minestrone soup or a cabbage lasagna.
Low Carb Cabbage Recipes
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Boiled Cabbage
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small head of cabbage
- 2 tablespoons butter , melted
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Remove any discolored leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage in half and cut each half into 4 wedges, leaving the root intact to hold the wedges together.
- Bring a large pot (or saute pan) of salted water to a boil.
- Add cabbage wedges and boil 8-12 minutes or just until tender.
- Drain well and brush each wedge with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use a fork to test for doneness while it’s cooking.
- Cooking time will vary based on the size of the cabbage.
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days.
- Cabbage can smell strong when an airtight container is opened, and this is normal.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Looks great!
How many cups in one serving?
Hi Edward, a serving is one wedge, or 1/8th of the head of cabbage. The actual cups will depend on the size of the cabbage you use, but on average it is ½-¾ cup of cabbage.