Warm Garlicky Cabbage with Lemon and Garlic

Cabbage is a winter vegetable that holds up beautifully when cooked, offering a slightly sweet and tender base for protein-rich white beans. This dish is flexible—it can be enjoyed as a side or a main—and highlights how simple, seasonal ingredients can be transformed into a flavorful, nourishing meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 246kcal

Ingredients

2 T olive oil extra virgin
1 small head cabbage Green or Savoy
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
15 oz Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 zest lemon
Grated parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and a pinch of salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until cabbage is tender and lightly caramelized.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
Stir in the white beans, and chicken broth, and cook for 2–3 minutes, until warmed through.
Finish with lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Top with cheese if desired.

Notes

Cabbage is a winter vegetable that holds up beautifully when cooked, offering a slightly sweet and tender base for protein-rich white bean. This dish is flexible-it can be enjoyed as a side or as a main, and highlights how simple seasonal ingredients can be transformed into a flavorful, nourishing meal.

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