Sautéed Spicy Cabbage
This side dish is healthy AND is so versatile...it can be served with almost anything! Freeze any leftovers for a quick healthy lunch!!
Ingredients
- 1 small white cabbage (about 10 cups shredded)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme (you can omit this or sub in any spice of choice)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (change amount according to your taste)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- With a sharp knife (or a mandolin), thinly slice your cabbage and onion.
- In a cast iron pan (you can use any pan but cast iron gives a nice smokiness to it!), add in the olive oil and heat over high heat until very hot.
- Add onion and cabbage and stir to coat in oil; cook on high heat for about 5 minutes (the bottom should start to caramelize)
- Stir well and add 1/2 cup of water; stir again and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the rest of the water and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring as the cabbage softens
- Add 2 tsp salt and spices, then add the apple cider vinegar and hot sauce; stir well and cook for an additional 10 minutes on medium low (stirring) until cabbage is soft and to your liking.
- Stir in the parsely and serve as a side dish.