Cabbage Stir Fry
Delight in a colorful and nutritious cabbage stir fry that comes together in just 30 minutes! This vibrant dish combines tender cabbage, crunchy bell peppers, and sweet carrots, all sautéed with aromatic garlic and savory soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s easily customizable with your favorite proteins or additional veggies, making it a family-friendly meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chopped green cabbage (about 1 medium head)
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 cup protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add cooking oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chopped cabbage first; stir-fry until slightly wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Incorporate bell peppers and carrots; continue to cook until tender-crisp (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; toss to combine.
- If using protein, add it now and cook until fully cooked through (5-6 minutes).
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg