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Easy Fried Cabbage with Carrots and Onions Delight

Experience a quick and flavorful dish with easy fried cabbage, carrots, and onions, perfect for any dinner table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 pounds medium green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into thin ribbons
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
For Cooking
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Final Touches
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
  • 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage, rinse thoroughly, cut into quarters, remove the core, and slice into thin strips.
  2. Peel carrots and slice into thin ribbons. Peel and slice the onion.
  3. Peel and finely mince the garlic.
  4. Heat skillet over medium heat, add butter and oil, melt without browning.
  5. Add sliced onions, cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
  6. Stir in carrot ribbons and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add half the cabbage.
  8. Add remaining cabbage, toss to coat with oil, and sprinkle with seasonings.
  9. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring until cabbage has lightly golden edges.
  10. Pour in broth, cover, reduce heat and cook for 5 more minutes.
  11. Remove lid, stir, increase heat to evaporate excess moisture.
  12. Drizzle vinegar, add optional sugar, adjust seasonings, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cabbage and carrots should be cut into thin, even strips for consistent cooking. Adjust seasonings to taste towards the end of cooking.

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