Soy-Free Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry

Brighten up your weeknight dinners with this Soy-Free Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry, a vibrant and wholesome dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with crunchy green cabbage, sweet carrots, and crisp red bell peppers, this recipe delivers a symphony of textures and flavors. Infused with ginger, garlic, and a zesty lemon-honey dressing, every bite is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet. This stir-fry skips the soy sauce, making it an ideal option for those with soy sensitivities or anyone looking for a light, refreshing veggie-packed meal. Quick to prepare, gluten-free, and bursting with color, it’s perfect as a standalone dish or a flavorful side for your favorite protein. Healthy, easy, and full of flair—your new go-to stir-fry is here!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage
• 2 medium carrot
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 4 stalks green onions
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut it in half, remove the core, and then thinly slice both halves.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and cut them into thin matchsticks.

Step 3

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.

Step 5

Grate the ginger and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Set aside.

Step 7

Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 9

Add the sliced white parts of the green onions, carrots, and red bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and stir well, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the cabbage has softened slightly.

Step 11

Pour the lemon juice dressing over the stir-fry and toss to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 12

Stir in the green parts of the onions, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, and then remove the pan from the heat.

Step 13

Serve immediately, garnishing with additional green onion slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(792.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	668.1

Total Fat 43.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1332.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 40.1g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.6mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1494.9mg	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: 56.0%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 38.8%