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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: The Creamy Side Dish You Need

Discover the delightful Marry Me Melting Cabbage, a creamy vegetarian side dish that impresses with its rich flavors and ease of preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head green cabbage can substitute with Napa or Savoy
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter or dairy-free margarine
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or half-and-half
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • to taste dried herbs e.g., thyme, oregano
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core intact.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown.
  4. Season the cabbage wedges with salt and pepper and transfer them to a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add butter, then sauté diced red onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the browned bits, then whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs, simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  10. Nestle cabbage wedges back in the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over them.
  11. Cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  12. Uncover, baste with sauce, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until tender.
  13. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be made ahead of time. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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