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Creamy Tuscan Cabbage Recipe Card

Creamy Tuscan Cabbage: Quick Comfort Food

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Transform humble cabbage into a show-stopping side dish (or light meal!) with this incredibly easy recipe. Tender, melting cabbage is simmered in a luscious, creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce packed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and parmesan cheese. This dish is ready in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. It’s a flavorful and satisfying way to get your veggies! Enjoy it as a side dish with roasted chicken or fish, or add some cooked turkey sausage or chickpeas for a heartier vegetarian meal. The creamy sauce perfectly complements the slightly sweet cabbage, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. This Tuscan cabbage recipe is gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free with a few simple substitutions. This is truly comfort food at its finest!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shredded cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and wilt, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Add spinach and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream and the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast. You can also add cooked turkey sausage or chickpeas for extra protein. For added flavor, try browning the cabbage slightly before adding the other ingredients.

  • Author: Fork Haven
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
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