Mediterranean Diet Cabbage and Carrot Stir-Fry

Brighten up your plate with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Cabbage and Carrot Stir-Fry, a wholesome, flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is irresistible. Featuring tender green cabbage, sweet carrots, and bursts of juicy cherry tomatoes, this quick and easy recipe is elevated with the warm, earthy flavors of cumin and oregano. Sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil and finished with a fresh splash of lemon juice and parsley, this dish is a celebration of Mediterranean-inspired simplicity. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect as a light vegetarian main or a colorful side dish to pair with grilled chicken or fish. Add a dose of color, crunch, and Mediterranean charm to your table with this easy stir-fry recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 3 large carrots
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables: peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves, coarsely shred the cabbage, peel and julienne the carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the sliced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until it becomes fragrant and begins to lightly brown, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and stir-fry the vegetables for 8-10 minutes until the cabbage becomes tender and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and continue to cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated with the seasoning.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle the stir-fry with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a light meal or as a side dish to accompany grilled fish or chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(914.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	527.7

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1419.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 10.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 307.6mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2125.8mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 43.5%