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Garlic Butter Parmesan Skillet Cabbage Delight

Transform a humble head of cabbage into a flavorful dish with garlic butter and Parmesan.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 large head green cabbage chopped into thick strips
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Broth and Seasoning
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage, cut into quarters, remove the core, and slice into thick strips.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add butter to the skillet with the onions, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Gently add chopped cabbage in batches and season with salt and black pepper. Stir occasionally for about 8 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder, then pour in chicken broth and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid and cook until most liquid evaporates, then add remaining butter and stir until melted.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella over the cabbage, cover for 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Remove lid, sprinkle with black pepper, drizzle with lemon juice, and let cheese slightly brown.
  9. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to slice cabbage thickly for even cooking and balance the richness with lemon juice for best flavor.

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