Peppery Cabbage and Bell Peppers

Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Peppery Cabbage and Bell Peppers recipe is a quick and healthy dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender shredded green cabbage, crisp slices of red and yellow bell peppers, and a touch of heat from freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes, this dish is elevated with a splash of soy sauce and a zesty squeeze of lemon juice. Cooked in fragrant olive oil with garlic, this versatile recipe can be served as a vibrant side dish or as a light, plant-based main course over rice or quinoa. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra layer of freshness and enjoy an easy, weeknight-friendly recipe that's packed with nutrient-rich vegetables! Perfect for fans of quick stir-fries with bold, peppery flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small head (about 600g) Green cabbage
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: Core and thinly slice the cabbage. Remove the seeds and stems from the bell peppers, and slice them into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced cabbage, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but still crisp.

Step 5

Season the vegetables with black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the seasoning.

Step 6

Drizzle the soy sauce over the vegetables, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice for a bright, zesty finish.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or over steamed rice or quinoa for a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(980.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	524.8

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3059.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.4mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1878.1mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 42.6%