Whole30 Simple Cabbage Stir Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Whole30 Simple Cabbage Stir Fry—a light, vibrant, and nutrient-packed dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Featuring a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, including tender green cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and crisp sugar snap peas, this stir fry is bursting with natural flavors and textures. Enhanced with the rich aromas of garlic and fresh ginger, and seasoned with coconut aminos and a hint of rice vinegar, this recipe offers all the umami satisfaction of a classic stir fry without any added sugars or soy. With a quick 15-minute prep and cook time, it’s perfect for busy nights and caters to Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free lifestyles. Top with green onions and sesame seeds for the perfect finishing touch, and serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite protein for a balanced, wholesome plate.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion to the skillet and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the onion starts to become translucent.

Step 4

Add the sliced cabbage, julienned carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and continue to stir fry for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and stir fry for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium and add the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to ensure all the vegetables are coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to your liking.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the stir fry and mix gently.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your Whole30 Simple Cabbage Stir Fry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1547.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	882.7

Total Fat 35.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3583.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.5g	0%
Total Sugars 60.1g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 613.1mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 2968.5mg	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: 34.1%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 54.7%