Description
This Paleo Cabbage Stir Fry is a lifesaver for anyone who wants a healthy meal without spending hours in the kitchen. It is salty, a little bit spicy, and full of texture, making it the secret weapon your kitchen has been missing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded or sliced thin
- 2 cups of chopped kale or bok choy
- 2 tablespoons of avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Slice cabbage into thin ribbons and mince the garlic and ginger so you do not have to stop mid-cook.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil until shimmering.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the hot oil, stirring constantly for 30-60 seconds.
- Cook the Cabbage: Toss shredded cabbage into the pan and stir every minute, letting it sit briefly to develop color.
- Add Greens and Seasoning: Once cabbage softens (5-7 minutes), add kale or bok choy, coconut aminos, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Assembly: Toss until greens wilt and cabbage is tender but still has a slight bite.
- Garnish: Pile high in a bowl and top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
A hot pan is the key to getting those brown, caramelized edges on the cabbage. For best results, do not crowd the pan; cook in two batches if your skillet is small to prevent the cabbage from becoming watery. You can easily add protein like ground turkey or shrimp during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g