Cozy Garlic Sautéed Cabbage and Kale Skillet
A warm and savory dish that comes together in a flash, packed with flavor and goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy skillet recipe features tender cabbage and kale sautéed with garlic and herbs.
Equipment
- Skillet A nice big skillet or a Dutch oven
- Spoon For stirring and scraping
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil coconut oil, or olive oil
- 0.5 onion chopped
- 0.5 head green cabbage chopped
- 1 pound Lacinato or dinosaur kale washed and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons low sodium vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes or to taste
Instructions
- Grab a nice big skillet or a Dutch oven and place it over medium heat. Add your butter (or ghee) and your chosen oil. Let them melt together until they're shimmering and ready.
- Toss in your chopped onion and let it cook for about 3-5 minutes. You want it to get nice and soft and a little translucent.
- Now for the star players – the minced garlic and the red chili pepper flakes! Stir them in and let them cook for just about a minute until they're wonderfully fragrant. Keep an eye on the garlic so it doesn't burn!
- Add your chopped cabbage to the skillet. Give it a good stir to coat all those lovely green leaves with the buttery, garlicky goodness. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage starts to soften up.
- Now, add your thinly sliced kale. Stir everything together. The kale will seem like a lot at first, but it wilts down beautifully as it cooks. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in your vegetable stock. Use your spoon to scrape up all those tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pan – that's pure flavor! Stir it all together.
- Sprinkle in your salt and pepper. Give it a taste and add more if you think it needs it. This is your chance to make it just right for your palate.
- Stir in your freshly chopped parsley for that burst of freshness.
- Dish it up immediately! This skillet is fantastic on its own or as a vibrant side dish.
Notes
Prep your veggies ahead for an even faster cooking process. Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure proper sautéing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Be careful not to burn the garlic.