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Sauteed Cabbage

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This recipe for Sautéed Cabbage has saved my relationship with this under-appreciated leafy green. I hate to admit that my usual method for cooking cabbage for many years was to just boil it. You can almost picture the limp, white, flavorless heap of wet cabbage. I’d try to bring out a modicum of flavor with lots of butter and I’d sometimes add a dash of red wine vinegar. And at my house… “Let’s have cabbage tonight!”, said no one…

Cabbage sauteed in a pan

Now, keep in mind that I make a mean Corned Beef Brisket dinner, but the cabbage as a side got included because it was tradition, not because we all looked forward to eating it. Until now. Sautéed cabbage brings this previously under-appreciated cruciferous veggie from boring to crispy-tender and from bland to super-tasty. Start by dicing some onion and garlic and then slice a beautiful head of fresh cabbage. Get ready for tons of flavor in under 20 minutes…

Sliced Cabbage head

Saute’ and caramelize the ingredients in a medium skillet…

Sauteed Cabbage

… and in no time, everything is browned and beautiful. This method has made cabbage popular and even requested with my family. Add it to your St. Patty’s Day menu or serve it on its own any time of year. Sautéed cabbage is delicious paired with fish or served with rice or noodles for a healthy Asian vegetarian dinner. Leave out the butter for vegan fare.

Sauteed Cabbage

This dish just looks like it’s going to be tasty. Serve with a little salt and pepper or add some red pepper flakes, if you like. But like it you will.

Sauteed Cabbage

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4.60 from 10 votes

Sautéed Cabbage

This is a fabulous way to enjoy cabbage. Crispy and slightly caramelized with onions and garlic.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 182
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, sliced into ¾" thick slices
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, cut into 2 pieces
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  • Heat a 12" skillet with 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic and stir, cooking an additional 30 seconds.
  • Turn heat up to medium-high heat and add about ⅓ of the cabbage. Stir to mix onions and garlic with the cabbage. Now leave it alone and let the cabbage start to brown, but be careful not to let it burn. Using a spatula, turn the cabbage over and let other side brown slightly. Season lightly with a dash of salt.
  • Add another ⅓ of the cabbage and 1 Tablespoon butter. Flip cabbage again after a couple minutes.
  • Finish with remaining cabbage and last tablespoon of butter. Once cabbage is browned to your liking, add more salt to taste and pepper, if desired. Remove from heat, season with red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Cabbage
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 426mg12%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Vitamin C 85.6mg104%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. molly s says

    March 12, 2022 at 8:42 AM

    5 stars
    The family loved it! When my husband eats the leftovers from my son’s plate… That is how I know he really liked it 🙂 much better than boiled cabbage.

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 13, 2022 at 12:41 PM

      Molly, that’s hilarious! And agree, so much better than boiled. 🙂

      Reply
  2. susan says

    February 21, 2022 at 7:47 AM

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe! For someone who used to hate vegetables and is trying to incorporate more of them into my diet, I found this dish surprisingly tasty and a perfect way to sneak that cabbage into my diet!

    Reply
  3. bill t says

    February 21, 2022 at 7:44 AM

    5 stars
    I’m about to make this tonight and am VERY excited. I LOVE cabbage so I’m sure this is going to be most excellent!

    Reply
  4. Freddie Pitts says

    March 21, 2020 at 4:38 AM

    5 stars
    Yummy Love it thanks

    Reply
  5. Andrea says

    March 8, 2020 at 11:25 AM

    5 stars
    Very tasty….used bacon grease instead of butter and it was very good!

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 13, 2020 at 11:32 AM

      Andrea, great idea with the bacon grease! Thanks for stopping by with your comment.

      Reply
  6. Helen Boehning says

    March 24, 2019 at 8:29 PM

    What is an Instant Pot is that another name for Pressure Cooker?

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 25, 2019 at 12:52 AM

      Yes, basically. That’s a brand of a multi-cooker that does several functions, from slow-cooker, saute’ pan, or pressure cooker to name a few. In the recipes that I’ve used the Instant Pot, it is the pressure cooker function.

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    February 3, 2019 at 3:19 AM

    5 stars
    Just the recipe I hoped to find. Thank you! Delicious as is and can’t wait to try again with variations. Your preamble to the recipe was perfect too.

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      February 3, 2019 at 4:39 AM

      Thanks Karen! I’m glad you found it and would love to hear about your variations on the recipe. I really appreciate you taking the time for this nice comment and I’m glad you could relate to my description of what cooked cabbage used to be like in my house before this recipe came to be. 😉

      Reply
  8. Kevin says

    April 26, 2018 at 1:04 AM

    3 stars
    The onions burned but the cabbage browned nicely. I gave up and dumped as much cabbage as I could for the second round and called it quits. Tastes pretty good though

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 27, 2018 at 4:14 AM

      Sorry this didn’t work out for you Kevin, I’ve never received this kind of feedback before. If you try them again, maybe turn your burner down a little and make sure you are using enough butter and oil. Thanks for your input.

      Reply
  9. Gabriele says

    April 1, 2018 at 4:29 PM

    4 stars
    Just followed your recipe and used a 1@4” s/s pan – turned out nice, but didn’t like the way my pan looked. So capturing all that good flavor and started the clean up by adding about 1/2 cup of water and scraping with a wooden spoon.

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 2, 2018 at 4:43 AM

      Excellent Gabriele, good way to get that flavor off the bottom of the pan.

      Reply
    • Michelle says

      May 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM

      4 stars
      Use a broth next time for extra layer of flavor.

      Reply
  10. Vixn says

    April 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    Could i substitute purple cabbage?

    Reply
    • Sally says

      April 25, 2017 at 10:09 PM

      I’ve never done this but know that purple cabbage will look a little grey upon cooking. I think it will taste fine, however.

      Reply
      • Rebecca Vigil says

        September 30, 2017 at 11:36 PM

        5 stars
        I actually made this tonight with purple cabbage and it was just fine. It didn’t come out gray at all. I think because you are cooking it so fast and hot. It was delicious.

        Reply
  11. Lisa S. says

    March 25, 2017 at 11:22 PM

    Awesome recipe. My super picky husband said I should make cabbage exactly like this every time. I am thrilled to add this to my family favorites.

    Reply
    • Sally says

      March 26, 2017 at 12:20 PM

      Lisa, I’m so glad it was a hit. I’ve recently started using this same recipe with sliced Brussels sprouts, fyi. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. Sharon says

    February 5, 2017 at 2:01 AM

    Thank you Sally for the sauteed cabbage recipe. The cabbage with onions and garlic is very flavorful and I could not help but taste more than a few samplings before it was finished cooking. I wrote this recipe down and will make it again. I’ve been happily preparing homemade meals on the weekend for my family, baking whole grain breads with a bread machine, making a variety of vegetable dishes (which now includes your sauteed cabbage), and creating snacks and desserts to avoid buying prepared snacks that contain too much sugar. I like sweets, but want to enjoy healthier and lighter versions of it. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and recipes.

    Reply
    • Sally says

      February 5, 2017 at 7:48 AM

      Sharon, welcome! I’m glad you liked the sauteed cabbage, and everything you said about how and what you’re making for your family resonates with me. I love doing all those same things for my family. I hope you’ll find more vegetable dishes here that you might like for your family (BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas and Quinoa is excellent). Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and comment, I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  13. Tressa says

    February 3, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    Yummy on everything cabbage. Boiled, baked, broiled, fried, grilled, roasted. Yummy.

    Reply
    • Sally says

      February 3, 2017 at 10:57 PM

      Tressa, I agree! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sharyl says

    January 15, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    This is a great recipe, the only thing I did different, I used a bag of coleslaw mix instead of a head of cabbage, it was colorful and definitely flavorful

    Reply
    • Sally says

      January 16, 2017 at 6:13 AM

      Sharyl, what a great, time-saving idea! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sherine says

    September 11, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    I’ve been doing this for years and it’s great! I use organic virgin coconut oil. I’ve added some fresh or dried herbs sea salt, pepper and sometimes I pair it with fish, chicken or simply add more veggies to it. Yummmy and tasty EVERY time! Thanks for your recipe

    Reply
    • Sally says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:05 PM

      You’re welcome Sherine and thanks for the tip on the organic virgin coconut oil. I love that!

      Reply
  16. Germaine says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Been doing this for years also and I don’t mind boiled cabbage from time to time. When I saute cabbage I do it with onions and bacon and butter of course and what ever seasoning I want from dill to seasoning salt to just salt and pepper – just found your site and the great recipes I can browse and check out

    Reply
    • Sally says

      April 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM

      Germaine, I love the idea of adding the bacon and look forward to doing that soon. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find more recipes on Good Dinner Mom that you’ll like… and try! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Ann says

    March 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    I’ve roasted cabbage for a similar yum, but this is much quicker!

    Reply
  18. Kathy M says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    I have been sautéing my cabbage for a couple of years now and I love it! I just take a small ladle of the corned beef cooking liquid for a little extra flavor.

    Reply
    • Sally says

      March 19, 2015 at 9:15 PM

      Kathy, Great idea! Thanks for commenting. I will definitely do that.

      Reply
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