This Ultimate quick and easy teriyaki cabbage recipe is seasoned to perfection and full of flavor. It has a sweet and sour flavor and is made with a few ingredients in less than 3o minutes.
Cabbage is readily available year-round. It is a healthy keto-friendly vegetable that is affordable and easy to cook or make a fresh salad with.
I often make this gluten-free sauteed teriyaki cabbage since it is delicious, nutritious, easy, and quick to make as a side dish. You will find it light, healthy, and delightful!
This skillet-fried teriyaki cabbage has a sweet and sour flavor, but it can be seasoned to your preference; hot, sweet, creamy, spicy, tangy, or mixed. Experiment with it and find your favorite one.
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Ingredients for sauteed cabbage
- Red cabbage. I used half of a medium-sized red/purple cabbage. You can use other types of cabbage, such as green or white cabbage. I chopped the cabbage about ½". You may choose the shred the cabbage. Here is a great post on how to cut the cabbage before cooking.
- Diced garlic. For tasty garlic flavor.
- Teriyaki sauce. It adds a savory and sweet taste to the dish. Make sure it is vegan.
- Sesame seeds. Adds delicious nutty flavor and texture to the dish. Inspired by Asian, and Chinese recipes. Sesame oil works too.
- Oil. I use avocado oil as it has a high smoke point and is fabulous for sauteing at high heat. It does not have a smell or taste to alter the dish's flavor. Butter and olive oil are other options.
- Seasonings. Salt and pepper to taste. Make it super spicy using red pepper flakes.
- Parsley flakes. for garnish.
How to make teriyaki red cabbage
Step 1. Prepare the oven and veggies. Preheat the oven to 400 °F. To prepare the cabbage, you need to cut and remove the hard part. Then, chop the red cabbage about ½ " long. Dice the garlic.
Step 2. Saute veggies. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil to it. Saute diced garlic for a few seconds. Then, add red cabbage and saute until you see the initial sign of browning.
Step 3. Season it. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir around. Then add teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Continue sauteing for a few minutes.
Step 4. Bake it. Then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook it uncovered for about 5 minutes.
Step 5. Garnish and serve. Garnish it with parsley flakes and serve it hot or cold. Enjoy!
Tips for the best-sauteed cabbage
- Adjust cooking duration. How long it takes to saute and bake cabbage depends on how crunchy or soft you like sauteed teriyaki cabbage to be, adjust for cooking time and taste test it.
- Slice the cabbage thin. I like to slice them a little thick, about ½ ". If you prefer, you may slice the red cabbage much thinner.
- Add your favorite flavors. Use spices, herbs, and sauces of your choice to customize the flavor.
- Skip oven. You can finish cooking it on the stovetop and skip the oven.
- Double the recipe. Make a double batch of this recipe and save it for later.
Substitutions and variations
- Use other veggies. You may substitute red cabbage with green or white cabbage and similar vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, or Brussels sprouts.
- Substitute teriyaki sauce. Apple cider vinegar and honey or balsamic vinegar are great alternatives.
- Eat it raw. Make this recipe into a raw red cabbage salad or slaw by dicing it thin.
- Mix it in. Add it to cooked pasta, noodles, potatoes, or rice as a great healthy side dish.
- Make a stir fry. Add your choice of cooked protein ( chicken, meat, shrimp, salmon, beans, tofu, sausages, cheese, or eggs) to make it more filling.
- Make it creamy. Make this recipe creamy and serve it with sour cream, soft cheese, or heavy cream.
- Add in some crunch. Add in some roasted nuts and seeds.
- Add on options. Make this recipe by adding fruits such as apples and grapes or vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, onion, zucchini, celery, spinach, kale, or cucumber. You can stir-fry cabbage with other vegetables.
Equipment
I used this 10-inch cast-iron skillet (affiliate link). Everything tastes extra delicious when cooked in cast-iron cookware.
Storage and reheat
Store this teriyaki cabbage in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3 days. Warm it on a stovetop over low heat or microwave it. It tastes just as good when served cold out of the fridge. You may freeze it for up to 3 months. Then defrost it in the fridge the night before and warm it before serving.
What to serve sauteed cabbage with
Served this teriyaki cabbage as a side dish with chicken kebabs in oven, burger patties, or Keto walnut crusted salmon for a simple healthy dinner.
You are going to love this super quick and easy-to-make saute teriyaki cabbage recipe and make it regularly as an easy and quick side dish. It has a sweet and sour flavor that goes well with almost all dishes.
Let me know how you use red cabbage! I love to hear from you!
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FAQ
1. Use a large enough pan/skillet to saute cabbage.
2. Preheat the skillet well before adding the shredded cabbage to it.
3. Add seasoning and salt at the end.
4. For the best result, toss some salt over shredded cabbage and let it sit for about one hour. Then squeeze out as much water as you can.
Roasted/ shredded chicken or beef. Sauteed cabbage pairs perfectly with seafood and simple boiled eggs.
Yes. Cabbage is a low-carolie delicious vegetable that is loaded with vitamins K, and C, and other nutrients. It improves digestion and lower inflammation. It is a great source of fiber.
Yes. You can safely freeze the sauteed cabbage in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. You can simply defrost and warm it and use it as a side dish or add it to soups or stews.
Pairings
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this dish:
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Ultimate teriyaki cabbage
This ultimate teriyaki cabbage recipe is seasoned to perfection. It is quick and easy to make and is full of sweet and sour flavors.
Ingredients
- ½ diced red cabbage- Medium size
- 4 cloves of diced garlic
- 1 tbsp. teriyaki sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Oil as needed.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and veggies. Preheat the oven to 400 °F. To prepare the cabbage, you need to cut and remove the hard part. Then, chop the red cabbage about ½ " long. Dice the garlic.
- Saute veggies. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil to it. Saute diced garlic for a few seconds. Then, add red cabbage and saute until you see the initial sign of browning.
- Season it. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir around. Then add teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Continue sauteing for a few minutes.
- Bake it. Then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook it uncovered for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish it with parsley flakes and serve it hot or cold. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips for the best-sauteed cabbage
- Adjust cooking duration. How long it takes to saute and bake cabbage depends on how crunchy or soft you like sauteed teriyaki cabbage to be, adjust for cooking time and taste test it.
- Slice the cabbage thin. I like to slice them a little thick, about ½ ". If you prefer, you may slice the red cabbage much thinner.
- Add your favorite flavors. Use spices, herbs, and sauces of your choice to customize the flavor.
- Skip oven. You can finish cooking it on the stovetop and skip the oven.
- Double the recipe. Make a double batch of this recipe and save it for later.
Substitutions and variations
- Use other veggies. You may substitute red cabbage with green or white cabbage and similar vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, or Brussels sprouts.
- Substitute teriyaki sauce. Apple cider vinegar and honey or balsamic vinegar are great alternatives.
- Eat it raw. Make this recipe into a raw red cabbage salad or slaw by dicing it thin.
- Mix it in. Add it to cooked pasta, noodles, potatoes, or rice as a great healthy side dish.
- Make a stir fry. Add your choice of cooked protein ( chicken, meat, shrimp, salmon, beans, tofu, sausages, cheese, or eggs) to make it more filling.
- Make it creamy. Make this recipe creamy and serve it with sour cream, soft cheese, or heavy cream.
- Add in some crunch. Add in some roasted nuts and seeds.
- Add on options. Make this recipe by adding fruits such as apples and grapes or vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, onion, zucchini, celery, spinach, kale, or cucumber. You can stir-fry cabbage with other vegetables.
Equipment
I used this 10-inch cast-iron skillet (affiliate link). Everything tastes extra delicious when cooked in cast-iron cookware.
Storage and reheat
Store this teriyaki cabbage in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3 days. Warm it on a stovetop over low heat or microwave it. It tastes just as good when served cold out of the fridge. You may freeze it for up to 3 months. Then defrost it in the fridge the night before and warm it before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 82Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 254mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Marlyn
Excellent recipe with red cabbage. So delicious! Thanks for sharing it!
Deliciousnutritiousfood
Thank you!