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Creamed Savoy Cabbage

Tender ribbons of savoy cabbage braised in a rich nutmeg-infused cream sauce. A classic comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with roasted meats.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVegetarianLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 head savoy cabbage, sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic clove, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 head sliced savoy cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until slightly wilted.

  4. 4

    Pour in 1/2 cup vegetable broth, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes until cabbage is tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

  6. 6

    Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until cream thickens and coats cabbage.

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Questions

What should Creamed Savoy Cabbage look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until cabbage is tender. Step 6: cook until cream thickens and coats cabbage.

Is there a substitute for heavy cream in Creamed Savoy Cabbage?

The entry for Creamed Savoy Cabbage calls for 1/2 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Creamed Savoy Cabbage dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Creamed Savoy Cabbage is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Creamed Savoy Cabbage keto-friendly?

A serving of Creamed Savoy Cabbage carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many carbs are in Creamed Savoy Cabbage?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 9 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 4 g protein and 15 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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