Creamed Savoy Cabbage

Name: Creamed Savoy Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
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

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

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

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

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

Stir in 1 head sliced savoy cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until slightly wilted.
4

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

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

Questions

Can I make Creamed Savoy Cabbage dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Creamed Savoy Cabbage keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Creamed Savoy Cabbage?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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