Description
A sumptuous side dish featuring tender cabbage glazed in a rich garlic-butter and Parmesan sauce, perfect for pairing with roasted proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2–3 lb), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts or chopped toasted almonds for crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Rinse, core, and thinly slice the cabbage into even ribbons so they cook uniformly. Pat dry to avoid excess steaming.
- Heat the pan: Warm a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter; let the butter melt and begin to foam and brown slightly.
- Sauté garlic and aromatics: Add minced garlic and thyme to the pan and stir until fragrant and translucent but not browned.
- Add cabbage and build fond: Increase heat to medium-high and add sliced cabbage in an even layer. Sear for 3–4 minutes without stirring, then toss and continue to cook until edges show mahogany flecks and cabbage softens.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in stock to deglaze, scraping the browned bits from the pan. Add heavy cream and reduce heat to a gentle simmer until the liquid thickens.
- Finish with cheese and acid: Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan until melted, then whisk in lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
- Add crunch and serve: Scatter toasted nuts or extra thyme leaves on top before plating.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for even browning; freshly grated Parmesan for best melt; add acid at the end to brighten the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg