Heart-Healthy Simple Cabbage Stir Fry

Elevate your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Simple Cabbage Stir Fry, a vibrant and nutritious dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Packed with crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and colorful red bell peppers, this recipe delivers an irresistible medley of flavors and textures. Infused with the aromatic warmth of fresh garlic and ginger, and lightly seasoned with a dash of low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil, this stir fry is the perfect low-calorie, high-fiber side dish or light main course. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and wholesome option for busy weeknights. Serve it as is or pair with brown rice or quinoa for a satisfying, heart-healthy meal you’ll feel great about eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 stalks green onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Rinse the head of cabbage under cold water and pat it dry. Remove the outer leaves if necessary. Halve the cabbage, then cut out the core, and thinly slice the cabbage leaves.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrot into thin matchstick-sized pieces. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, removing seeds and the core. Chop the green onions, separating the white and green parts.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Peel and grate the ginger using a fine grater.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and add the sliced cabbage, carrot, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the cabbage starts to soften but retains some crunch.

Step 7

Add the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil to the pan, stirring well to coat all the vegetables. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 8

Season the stir fry with ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped green tops of the green onions over the stir fry.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main, enjoying it with a side of brown rice or quinoa if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(667.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	565.0

Total Fat 43.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1117.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 11.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217.6mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1194.0mg	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: 64.3%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 27.9%