Sautéed Cabbage With Garlic Spices (Printable)

Tender cabbage sautéed with garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano for a quick Mediterranean side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head green cabbage (about 26.5 oz), thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Oils & Fats

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
04 - Add the sliced cabbage and toss well to coat in the oil and aromatics.
05 - Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
06 - Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp and starting to caramelize at the edges.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than ordering takeout and costs about a quarter of the price.
  • The edges get golden and almost sweet while the center stays tender with a little bite.
  • You can serve it alongside anything or eat it straight from the pan with a fork.
  • It works as a side dish, a taco filling, or layered into grain bowls without any adjustments.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan or turn the heat too low, the cabbage will steam instead of sauté and you'll miss out on those sweet caramelized bits.
  • The lemon wedges aren't just a garnish, the acid actually makes the spices taste brighter and balances the whole dish.
  • Don't skip tasting before you serve, cabbage absorbs seasoning differently depending on how fresh it is.
03 -
  • Let the cabbage sit undisturbed for a full minute between stirs so it has time to develop those golden, slightly crispy edges.
  • If your skillet isn't big enough, cook the cabbage in two batches so it sautés instead of steaming in its own moisture.
  • Use smoked paprika instead of sweet if you want the dish to taste like it spent time over an open flame.
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