This cabbage rice looks just like real rice - a light, low-carb, and veggie-filled dish that's super satisfying! Serve cabbage rice with your choice of protein or enjoy it as a vegetarian meal!
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Cabbage Rice
This recipe is similar to my napa cabbage stir fry or sauteed cabbage however the method is different and the cabbage rice will have a crisp texture compared to those two.
You can even add some protein and make a ground chicken and cabbage stir fry.
Ingredients
- Cabbage - green cabbage is my go-to, but feel free to use red cabbage. In this case I'd skip the passata and simply use some bone broth or vegetable stock instead. You can also use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
- Garlic and onion serve as the aromatic foundation this ''rice'' deserves!
- Passata - the rice cooking liquid, tastier than water or broth!
How To Make Cabbage Rice + Step-by-Step Photos
- Shred cabbage using a box grater or for a faster option, use a food processor and pulse until the cabbage resembles rice.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté onion and carrot. Season with spices, salt, and pepper, and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in passata and shredded cabbage, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and some butter on top.
Julia's Tip
Cabbage is quite forgiving when it comes to cooking time, but for optimal tenderness, aim for at least 15 minutes.
Freezing And Storing Instructions
- To Store. Transfer the cabbage rice into an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- To Reheat on the stovetop, warm low and slow for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning and ensure even heating.
- To Reheat in the microwave, heat for 1-2 minutes. Both methods are suitable for reheating.
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Cabbage Rice (20 Minute Stir Fry Recipe)
Ingredients
Method
- Shred cabbage using a box grater or for a faster option, use a food processor and pulse until the cabbage resembles rice.1 pound cabbage
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté onion and carrot. Season with spices, salt, and pepper, and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.2 tablespoon olive oil, ¾ cup yellow onion, ½ cup carrot, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
- Stir in passata and shredded cabbage, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.¾ cup passata
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and some butter on top.3 tablespoon fresh parsley
Nutrition
Notes
- To Store. Transfer the cabbage rice into an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- To Reheat on the stovetop, warm low and slow for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning and ensure even heating.
- To Reheat in the microwave, heat for 1-2 minutes. Both methods are suitable for reheating.
- This recipe makes about 4 main or 6 side dish servings.
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Karen P.
Absolutely adore this recipe! It's a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into one's diet without sacrificing flavor. The freezing and storing instructions are particularly helpful for meal prep. Great work, Julia!
Benny134
Cabbage in stir fry rice, huh? Interesting choice, wonder how it'll compete with takeout. Guess there's only one way to find out.
Linda Mae
I must say, the instructions and step-by-step photos are immensely helpful! It's so rare to find such clear guidance these days. Kudos to Julia for making cooking so accessible and enjoyable.
mike_jr
this stir fry recipe looks easy enough and cheap, gonna try it out with some leftover rice i got. thanks julia!
Rob K.
Anybody tried adding chicken or tofu to this? Looking for ways to pump up the protein in the cabbage stir fry rice. Cheers!
Sam L.
Chicken works wonderfully! It adds a nice lean protein to the dish. Just cook it thoroughly before adding to the stir fry.
Julia
chicken sounds delicious!
Tina Morris
Really appreciated Julia's tip on cabbage cooking times. I've been looking for ways to sneak more veggies into the kids' meals and this cabbage stir fry rice sounds perfect. Gotta admit, wasn't sure how long to cook it without it getting too mushy or too crunchy. Looking forward to giving it a try!
Julia
you'll love this cabbage rice - easy and quick 30 minute dinner!
Julia
Enjoy this bowl of hearty cabbage rice - dinner ready in under 30 minutes!