Whole30 Cabbage Sabzi

Elevate your Whole30 meals with this vibrant and flavorful Whole30 Cabbage Sabzi, a healthy twist on a traditional Indian-inspired stir-fry. Packed with thinly sliced cabbage, aromatic spices like cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and coriander, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this dish is both wholesome and satisfying. The addition of sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and ripe tomatoes creates a mouthwatering base that perfectly complements the tender yet crisp cabbage. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is ideal as a side dish or paired with your favorite Whole30-compliant protein. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon add the perfect finishing touch to this flavor-packed, nutrient-rich sabzi.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Cabbage
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 large, sliced Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 inch piece, minced Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 large, chopped Tomato
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, wash, and slice it thinly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil. Let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until they start to pop.

Step 4

Add the sliced onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another 1 minute.

Step 6

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well to combine with the onion mixture.

Step 7

Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and mix it well with the spices.

Step 8

Cover the pan with a lid and let the cabbage cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Add the chopped tomato to the pan, stir it in, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.

Step 10

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.

Step 11

Stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice, mixing well before serving.

Step 12

Serve the Whole30 Cabbage Sabzi hot as a side dish or with a protein of choice, ensuring it aligns with Whole30 guidelines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(969.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	605.0

Total Fat 31.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4211.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.5g
Protein 13.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.9mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1778.8mg	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: 44.1%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 47.3%