Quick-cooking cabbage with garlic and Mediterranean seasonings. Fast, budget-friendly, and incredibly flavorful.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage (about 26.5 ounces), 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 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 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
# Cooking Directions:
01 - Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add the sliced red onion and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
04 - Add the sliced cabbage and toss well to coat evenly in the oil and aromatics.
05 - Sprinkle in the ground cumin, sweet paprika, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
06 - Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp with caramelized edges.
07 - Taste the cabbage and adjust salt, pepper, and spices as needed.
08 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
