Vegetarian Cabbage Mushroom Sauté (Printable)
Tender cabbage and mushrooms sautéed with aromatic herbs and garlic for a simple, satisfying dish.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage (approximately 1.5 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 9 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Oils & Fats
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Seasoning & Herbs
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Optional Additions
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
# Directions:
01 - Pour olive oil into a large sauté pan or skillet and warm over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add the sliced onion to the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to develop a golden-brown color.
05 - Incorporate the sliced cabbage and thyme into the pan. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the infused oil and mushroom mixture.
06 - Continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage reaches tenderness while maintaining a slight crisp texture.
07 - Season generously with salt and black pepper. If desired, add lemon juice or vinegar to enhance brightness. Remove from heat immediately.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It turns inexpensive grocery store staples into a restaurant worthy side dish in under 30 minutes
- The natural sweetness of cabbage pairs beautifully with earthy mushrooms for pure comfort food
02 -
- Crowding the pan with too much cabbage at once will steam it instead of sautéing it, so use your largest pan
- The difference between mushy and perfectly tender cabbage is just a couple minutes, so start checking at the 8 minute mark
03 -
- Savoy cabbage works beautifully here if you want a more delicate texture and prettier presentation
- A splash of apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice adds a lovely fruity undertone