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Sautéed Cabbage and Onion

bowl of Cabbage Comfort
Makes: 4 servings

Cabbage, onion, and caraway seeds make this simple and inexpensive side dish a flavorful way to eat more veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 4 1/2 cups cabbage (sliced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a large sauté pan.
  3. Sauté onion over medium heat, until light brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Add sliced cabbage, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds.
  5. Stir and cook for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 167 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 54 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 236 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 54 mg
Potassium 236 mg
Sodium 167 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 40 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 5 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 34 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 79 mcg
Folate 43 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 13 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups

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This was quick and easy to prepare and very good. The whole family liked it. I often saute cabbage but have never added caraway seeds which changed the flavor of the dish.
03/03/08
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