Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage, garlic, cayenne pepper (if using), salt and pepper.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cabbage has softened and garlic is fragrant. Serve warm!
Replace all or a portion of the green cabbage with red cabbage.
Throw in a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to add a tangy flavor.
Replace all or a portion of the butter with olive oil if desired.
Cooking cabbage is super easy and will produce one of the easiest, most delicious side dishes you'll ever make.
Use 1 head green cabbage (or red) to double the batch.
Spice up the recipe by adding red pepper flakes, a dash or two of hot sauce or additional cayenne pepper.
Add herbs of your choice to season this side dish just the way you want it. Add thyme, parsley, cumin, chives, oregano or whatever your heart desires!
Calories: 89 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 81 mg | Potassium: 137 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 377 IU | Vitamin C: 28 mg | Calcium: 36 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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