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Sautéed Napa Cabbage

Sautéed Napa Cabbage: Your New Favorite Healthy Side Dish

Discover the vibrant Sautéed Napa Cabbage, a healthy side dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 104
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cabbage Ingredients
  • 1 head Napa Cabbage Substitute with regular cabbage if needed
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin or Rice Vinegar Mix rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar if mirin is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Chives or Spring Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin (or your substitute), sesame oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk until well mixed and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to shimmer for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the quartered Napa cabbage to the skillet and cover the pan. Cook for approximately 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully flip the cabbage with tongs and drizzle the prepared sauce over it. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Remove the sautéed Napa cabbage from heat and serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped chives or spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust cooking time for desired texture; shorter for crispiness, longer for tenderness. For added spice, include chili sauce or Sriracha in the sauce mixture.

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