Sugar-Free Simple Cabbage Stir Fry

Elevate your weeknight meals with our Sugar-Free Simple Cabbage Stir Fry—a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with crunchy cabbage, vibrant carrots, and crisp green bell peppers, this stir fry is a colorful medley of fresh vegetables enhanced by the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger. A splash of soy sauce and sesame oil adds a subtle umami flavor without any added sugar, making it an ideal low-carb, diabetic-friendly option. Finished with a garnish of green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this easy wok-cooked recipe offers a delightful balance of texture, taste, and nutrition. Perfect as a light main course or a wholesome side dish, this cabbage stir fry pairs beautifully with steamed rice, quinoa, or even a protein of your choice!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cabbage
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Core the cabbage and thinly slice it. Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips. Remove seeds from the green bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Slice the green onions thinly, keeping the white and green parts separate.

Step 2

Peel the ginger and finely grate it. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large wok or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced white parts of the green onions, carrot, and green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 6

Add the cabbage to the pan and continue to stir-fry for another 4–5 minutes, until the cabbage begins to wilt but still retains some crunch.

Step 7

Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, and add the black pepper and salt. Stir everything together thoroughly so that the flavorings coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Continue to stir-fry for an additional minute until the mixture is well-heated and combined.

Step 9

Remove from heat and transfer the stir fry to a serving dish.

Step 10

Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(867.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	649.4

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2477.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 13.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355.3mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1639.2mg	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: 61.0%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 30.9%