Description
A delicious and nutritious recipe for Cabbage and Beans, a flavorful vegan dish that can be enjoyed as a light main course or a hearty side. The combination of tender cabbage, creamy white beans, and a hint of smokiness is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Cabbage and Beans:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (such as cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Cook the onion and garlic: Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sauté the cabbage: Add sliced cabbage and sauté until wilted.
- Add beans and seasonings: Stir in beans, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth, cover, and simmer until cabbage is tender.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a light main course or a hearty side.
- Add cooked sausage or crispy bacon for extra protein, or serve over rice or crusty bread for a filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
