Glorified Cabbage

Elevate your weeknight vegetable game with "Glorified Cabbage," a quick and vibrant stir-fry that transforms humble ingredients into a sensational side or light main course. This recipe features thinly shredded green cabbage, colorful strips of red bell pepper, grated carrots, and fragrant garlic and onion, all sautéed to tender-crisp perfection in olive oil. A flavor-packed sauce of soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika ties everything together with a savory, smoky kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy evenings while still delivering bold, satisfying flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a healthy and gluten-free option that pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or your favorite protein. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy, vegetable-packed recipe that’s anything but ordinary.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 2 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut it in half and core it. Slice the cabbage finely into thin shreds.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor.

Step 3

Seed the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 8

Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 9

Stir in the sliced cabbage, grated carrots, and bell pepper strips. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften but still retain some crunch.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Pour the mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

Step 11

Continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.

Step 12

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	716.9 grams (716.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	598

Total Fat 43.50g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.80g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2491mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 45.60g	17%
Dietary Fiber 17.10g	61%
Total Sugars 20.70g
Protein 10.90g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1460mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 29.5%