Easy Cabbage and Garlic Stir Fry Recipe

This Easy Cabbage and Garlic Stir Fry is a play on flavor and texture. It’s savory with hints of sweetness, crisp yet soft with a hint of smokiness. An excellent veggie side that pairs well with beef mains.

Best of all, it’s only 64 calories per serving and ready in around 25 minutes!

3 Tips for Tender and Tasty Cabbage

1. If available, choose a flat cabbage (more tender than round cabbages) that’s green but not too green. If the cabbage is pale green, it’s usually not sweet enough. If it’s too green, it’s a bit too fibrous which makes it hard to chew.
2. Use a large pan to cook the cabbage to prevent crowding. This will help the cabbage cook evenly and quickly.
3. Cook over high heat to brown and caramelize the cabbage. This will elevate a simple stir fry to incredible deliciousness.

Easy Cabbage and Garlic Stir Fry Step-By-Step Pictures

Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Extra Cabbage and Garlic Stir Fry can be stored in an air-tight container for about 3 days with minimal loss of taste and flavor.

Freezer: Not recommended.

Reheating: 1-minute in the microwave.

What to Serve with Easy Cabbage and Garlic Stir Fry

My personal favorite is to serve it as a vegetable side with beef dishes.

To serve as a main dish, add some fried tofu.

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Easy Cabbage and Garlic Stir Fry

prep:

10 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

servings:

4

(tap to scale)

calories:

64

(per serving)

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This Easy Cabbage and Garlic Stir Fry is delightfully delicious with a slightly charred exterior.

Equipment

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  1 Cutting Board
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  1 chef's knife
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  1 Colander set
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  1 nonstick pan 14" preferred
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  1 silicone spatula

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb cabbage
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic (about 1 tbsp)
• ▢ 1 tbsp oil (use your favorite)
• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt
• ▢ 1/4 tsp sugar
• ▢ 1/8 tsp Totole Granulated Chicken Flavor Soup Base Mix

Instructions

• Prep the garlic. Dice into small cubes.
• Prep the cabbage. Chop the cabbage in half and into 1-inch by 3-inch sections.
• Rinse the cut cabbage in cold water. Drain excess water.
• In the nonstick pan over high heat, add garlic, oil, and cabbage. Mix well. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Stirring every 2 minutes or so to help the cabbage caramelize.
• Around the 10-minute mark, add in the salt, sugar, and Totole Granulated Chicken Flavor Soup Base Mix. Stir to ensure the seasoning is distributed evenly.
• Around the 15-minute mark. Taste test. Adjust to personal preferences and serve. If you prefer more smokiness and concentrated cabbage flavor, cook for a minute or two more.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

calories: 64kcal

carbohydrates: 8g

protein: 2g

fat: 4g

saturated fat: 1g

sodium: 166mg

potassium: 202mg

fiber: 3g

sugar: 4g

vitamin A: 111IU

vitamin C: 42mg

calcium: 50mg

iron: 1mg

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: Vegetables