Sauteed Cabbage with Fennel

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Sautéed Cabbage with Fennel recipe—an irresistible medley of tender green cabbage and aromatic fennel, caramelized to perfection in a luscious blend of olive oil and butter. Infused with the subtle heat of red pepper flakes, the dish gains extra depth from fresh garlic and a bright finish of zesty lemon juice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a complement to your holiday table, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and serves as a nutrient-packed, low-carb alternative to heavy sides. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional fennel fronds, this vibrant dish is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it a must-try for fans of hearty-yet-light vegetable dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage
• 1 fennel bulb
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel off any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it in half. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage into shreds.

Step 2

Trim the fennel bulb by cutting off the stalks and fronds (reserve fronds for garnish if desired). Slice the fennel bulb thinly, similar to the cabbage.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to bubble slightly.

Step 5

Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 6

Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add the shredded cabbage and fennel slices to the skillet. Stir well to coat them with the oil and butter mixture.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper, and cook while stirring occasionally for 12-15 minutes, or until the cabbage and fennel become tender and lightly caramelized.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the sauteed vegetables.

Step 10

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toss everything together.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish, optionally garnished with fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(665.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	660.7

Total Fat 55.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 2558.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315.1mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1788.4mg	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: 71.2%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 23.8%