Description
Get ready to elevate your veggie game with this quick, easy, and healthy Paleo Cabbage Skillet! It’s a sizzling mix of tender cabbage, hearty kale, and sweet caramelized onions, all seasoned to perfection with garlic, coconut aminos, and red pepper flakes. Ideal for those seeking quick dinner ideas, healthy snacks, or warm comfort food. This gluten-free, Whole30-friendly dish fits perfectly into your lineup of easy recipes and food ideas that don’t skimp on flavor. Serve it as a light main or savory side—this one-pan wonder brings delicious simplicity to your table.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups kale, chopped
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Add kale and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly wilted.
4. Add cabbage, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 8–10 minutes until softened and browned.
5. Drizzle in coconut aminos, stir well, and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
6. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice at the end.
Want to boost the protein? Stir in cooked sausage or top with a fried egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, paleo, cabbage skillet, Whole30, healthy side, dinner ideas