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Fried Caramelized Cabbage And Onions (Without Bacon)

Fried cabbage with onions is delicious caramelized shredded cabbage and onions perfect to be served as a Southern vegetable side dish with lunch or dinner & any holiday meals like Thanksgiving!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fried cabbage, fried cabbage and onions, fried cabbage without bacon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 120kcal
Author PA

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (about ¼th of a medium size cabbage)
  • 1 large onions sliced
  • salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or use melted butter

Instructions

  • Add the shredded cabbage and sliced onions to a large pan or skillet.
  • Also add salt, garlic and olive oil (or melted butter), stir well to combine.
  • Cook in medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage and onions are softened.
  • Add paprika and lemon juice, mix well to combine with the cabbage and onions and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cabbage is cooked.
  • Once the cabbage is cooked, stir fry the cabbage for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cabbage and onions are lightly fried and lightly browned.
  • Continue frying for few more minutes in low heat until the cabbage and onions are well fried and caramelized.
  • Enjoy the fried caramelized cabbage and onions as a quick, easy, vegetable side dish for lunch or dinner as you wish!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg