Fast-cooking cabbage, infused with garlic and aromatic Mediterranean spices. A simple, budget-friendly side dish ready in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1.5 lb), thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Oils & Fats
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add the sliced red onion to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes until it begins to soften and turn translucent.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown or burn.
04 - Add the thinly sliced cabbage to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat with the oil and aromatics.
05 - Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well to distribute spices evenly throughout the cabbage.
06 - Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender yet retains a slight crisp bite and begins to caramelize at the edges.
07 - Taste the dish and add more salt or pepper if needed to achieve proper seasoning balance.
08 - Remove from heat, garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
