Braised Cabbage

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Braised cabbage with crispy bacon and tender onions offers a comforting, savory flavor profile. The cabbage becomes meltingly soft, infused with the smoky bacon and aromatic onion, making it a hearty side that pairs well with meats or stands proudly as a vegetarian main dish for wholesome meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 1 onion
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté onions and chopped bacon until tender.
  2. Add cabbage wedges, water, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and simmer until the cabbage is cooked through.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  5. Add the cornstarch mixture to the cabbage and cook until the liquid is slightly thickened.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

297 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 14.7g 19% DV
Carbs 31.9g 12% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 517.8mg 23% DV
Potassium 220.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 53mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8% DV
Calcium 37.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.2mg 6% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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