Ingredients
1 medium cabbage, thickly sliced or chopped
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 onion, sliced
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin (optional but amazing)
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water or broth
1 tbsp soy sauce (optional for extra umami)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep the Cabbage

• Cut into chunky pieces (not too small).
• Rinse and drain well.

2. Sauté Aromatics

• Heat oil/butter in a large skillet.
• Add onion and cook until golden.
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

3. Brown the Cabbage (key step!)

• Add cabbage and cook on high heat.
• Let it brown without stirring too much.
• Season with paprika, cumin, salt, pepper.

Browning gives it a deep roasted, meaty flavor!

4. Add Sauce

Pour in:

• Tomato sauce
• Water/broth
• Soy sauce (if using)

Stir to coat everything.

5. Simmer

• Cover and cook 10–12 minutes until tender but not mushy.

6. Reduce

• Remove lid and cook a few more minutes until the sauce thickens and caramelizes.

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 Why It’s So Good

• Sweet, caramelized cabbage
• Rich, savory tomato-garlic sauce
• Warm spices
• Natural umami from soy sauce

It tastes like a hearty meat dish—without the meat!

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 Serve With:

• Rice or couscous
• Mashed potatoes
• Crusty bread
• Pasta or noodles

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 Optional Add-Ins

• A splash of cream for richness
• Chili flakes for heat
• Cheese on top (melt at the end!)
• Chickpeas or white beans for protein

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 Pro Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan—browning = flavor
• Use butter for more depth
• Cumin + soy sauce create “meaty” taste

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 Final Thoughts

It’s cheap, healthy, comforting, and shockingly delicious.
Once you try it, you’ll be asking yourself:

“How did I not know cabbage could taste THIS GOOD?!”

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If you want, I can make:
 a very short Facebook caption
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