Mediterranean Diet Savory Stewed Cabbage

Indulge in the comforting flavors of the Mediterranean with this Savory Stewed Cabbage recipe, a perfect addition to your healthy meal rotation. Combining tender green cabbage with a rich medley of vegetables, aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this dish is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean diet principles. Simmered in a flavorful blend of vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, this one-pot recipe is both hearty and nutrient-packed. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a versatile dish that can be served as a satisfying side or paired with whole-grain rice or quinoa for a wholesome main course. Bursting with antioxidants and fiber while staying low in calories, this stewed cabbage is an easy, plant-based comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 lemon, juiced

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrot and chopped celery to the pot. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 5

Add the sliced cabbage to the pot and mix well with the other vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Check if the cabbage is tender and all the flavors have melded together. If needed, simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and discard.

Step 11

Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving.

Step 12

Serve the stewed cabbage warm as a side dish or over a bed of whole-grain rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2166.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	835.1

Total Fat 34.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3141.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 55.2g
Protein 26.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 702.1mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 4093.5mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 54.2%