Five Minute Cabbage Recipes

SAUTéED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Cut the cabbage in half from its top down through its core. Place the cut-side down on your cutting board, then slice it as thinly as possible around the core so that you have fine ribbons. Discard the core.
• Heat a large saute pan or similar heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the cabbage, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown. Don't feel like you need to constantly stir it. Leaving cabbage undisturbed for a minute or two as you go is what will allow it to develop brown caramelized bits (aka FLAVOR).
• Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Taste and add a bit of additional salt and pepper if you like, or a splash more vinegar if you'd like to add more zippy and acidic flavors. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm.

5-MINUTE HEALTHY SAUTéED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Quarter cabbage, slice into 1/4-inch strips, and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out the hidden health benefits of cabbage.
• Chop or press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle cabbage with 1 TBS lemon juice before cooking to prevent it from turning blue.
• Heat 5 TBS broth over medium heat in a stainless steel skillet. When broth begins to steam, add cabbage and cover. Sauté for no more than 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss cabbage with the dressing ingredients and any of the optional ingredients you desire, (ginger, sesame seeds, soy sauce, cilantro or rice wine/vinegar) while it is still hot.

FIVE MINUTE CABBAGE

Steps:

• In medium-sized saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to boil, add salt if desired.
• Put all the cabbage in pan, stir and cover.
• Cook 4-5 minutes until just tender. WATCH!, do not let cabbage get soft.
• Turn off heat and add rest of ingredients and stir until cheese has melted.

FIVE MINUTE SWEET PEPPERED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Drop cabbage in boiling water. Once it's back to boiling, cook 3-5 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drain in a colander and, while still hot, toss with vinegar, generous amount of black pepper and salt to taste. Cabbage should have a pleasing tartness and a nice snap of pepper. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature. Good with fish, meats or poultry, especially anything grilled.