This sauteed cabbage is the perfect side dish to any main-course or a light meal. Flavored with nutty brown butter and garlic this is simple, easy, and gets done in less than 15 minutes.

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I often eat sauteed cabbage for lunch, so I'm always looking for ways to flavor it. Our family's favorite way of course is the raw cabbage salad with toasted sunflower seeds.
When it comes to sauteing, I like to use some turmeric and peas. Sometimes, I flavor it with curry, and coconut milk. And often, I will make it with just garlic and butter. Browing the butter just adds another layer of flavor.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Cabbage - Green cabbage works best with turmeric as it gives a wonderful yellow color.
- Onions - I like using red Spanish onions for that added sweetness.
- Garlic - A little goes a long way. I prefer to use sliced but you can also mince it.
- Butter - Just a little bit of butter for flavor. When browned, the butter has a lovely nutty flavor. If you don't like brown butter you can also use olive oil.
- Oregano - Adds a nice flavor to the cabbage when combined with brown butter.

Step by step instructions
- In a skillet, over medium-low heat add the butter and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the butter becomes brown.
- Next, add the sliced onions and salt. Saute for another minute. Then, add the oregano followed by the cabbage. Season with salt and pepper.
Tip - I like to use my food processor with the shredding attachment, which is quick and easy. - Next, add the stock and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the cabbage is soft and tender.
Tip - If necessary, add 2 tablespoon of water to create steam in the cabbage. - Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

What do you serve this cabbage with?
You can serve this on its own for a light meal or use it as a side dish with other main-courses like chicken, beef, lamb, or pork. For example:
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Sautéed Cabbage - Garlic and Brown Butter
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1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Cabbage (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Garlic (sliced)
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Oregano dried
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Stock (or water)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, over medium-low heat add the butter and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the butter becomes brown.
- Next, add the sliced onions and salt. Saute for another minute. Then, add the oregano followed by the cabbage. Season with salt and pepper.Tip - I like to use my food processor with the shredding attachment which is quick and easy
- Next, add the stock and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the cabbage is soft and tender. Tip - If necessary add 2 tablespoon of water to create steam in the cabbage.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
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Chris Collins
This could be the perfect side dish for just about everything! So easy and yummy 🙂
Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious
I love cabbage and I love that you added garlic. This sounds like a delicious side dish and would pair perfectly with chicken. So much yum!
Jenn
Humble cabbage gets a makeover in this buttery dish - I love how the spices add so much flavor! Yum!
Emily Liao
Loved this dish! So easy to toss together and the flavors were wonderful.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Emily. Happy you enjoyed it
Liz
I've been looking for new ways to use up the cabbage in my fridge so this recipe is perfect! Give me all the garlic!