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

I often eat sauteed cabbage for lunch, so I always look for ways to flavor it. Our family’s favorite way is the raw cabbage salad with toasted sunflower seeds.
When it comes to sautéing, 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. Browning the butter just adds another layer of flavor.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Cabbage – Green cabbage works best with turmeric, giving it 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: Sautéed Cabbage
- 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. Sauté for another minute. Then, add the oregano, followed by the cabbage—season with salt and pepper.
- Next, add the stock and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the cabbage is soft and tender.
Pro tip – If necessary, add 2 tbsp of water to create steam in the cabbage. - Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).


Sautéed Cabbage – Garlic and Brown Butter
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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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Cabbage chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Garlic sliced
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 tbsp Oregano dried
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Stock or water
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Method
- 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.
- Next, add the stock and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the cabbage is soft and tender.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
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This could be the perfect side dish for just about everything! So easy and yummy 🙂
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!
Humble cabbage gets a makeover in this buttery dish – I love how the spices add so much flavor! Yum!
Loved this dish! So easy to toss together and the flavors were wonderful.
Thanks, Emily. Happy you enjoyed it
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!