Boiled Cabbage

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Boiled cabbage is a simple, comforting dish featuring tender cabbage infused with smoky bacon flavor. Perfect as a side or light main, it appeals to those seeking a wholesome, low-cost, and easy-to-prepare vegetable dish. The addition of a touch of sugar balances the flavors beautifully.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
  • 2 to 3 strips bacon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tsp. sugar

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped cabbage and bacon strips in a large pot.
  2. Cover with water and add salt, pepper, and sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  4. Serve hot, optionally removing the bacon strips before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

160 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 11.2g 14% DV
Carbs 7.5g 3% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10050mg 100% DV
Potassium 224mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.3mcg
Vitamin C 29.8mg 33% DV
Calcium 19mg 1% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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