Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry

Brighten up your dinner table with this Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry, a colorful and nutrient-packed dish that’s big on flavor and ready in just 20 minutes! Crisp green cabbage, vibrant carrots, and sweet red bell pepper come together with the bold aromatics of garlic and ginger, creating a medley of textures and tastes that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Tossed in a light, savory blend of low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar, and finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this stir-fry is as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Perfect as a guilt-free side dish or served over brown rice or quinoa for a quick and healthy main course, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a nutritious meal bursting with flavor and simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 head green cabbage
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 4 stalks green onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Thinly slice the green cabbage, peel and julienne the carrots, and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 2

Chop the green onions, finely mince the garlic cloves, and grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until they are fragrant.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced cabbage, julienned carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5-6 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Add the low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar to the skillet. Toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Season with black pepper, tossing once more.

Step 8

Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 9

Serve the cabbage stir-fry hot as a side dish or over a bed of brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(584.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	500.1

Total Fat 34.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1143.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188.0mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1253.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 32.1%