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Spicy Sauteed Cabbage, Kale and Chickpeas Skillet (Vegetarian)

Julia
This easy sautéed cabbage, kale, and chickpeas skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pot vegetarian meal with a spicy twist. Easily made vegan, is gluten-free, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 312 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 large white sweet onion, diced
  • ½ head cabbage, chopped
  • 5 ounces kale, roughly chopped
  • 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 10-12 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced, divided
  • 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha, or other hot sauce
  • teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
  • teaspoons pepper, more or less to taste
  • 3 tablespoon butter, sub with oil
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Whisk the sauce: In a bowl, mix vegetable broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Then add rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Set aside.
    ½ cup vegetable broth, 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 ½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • Saute the tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add cherry tomatoes and cook untouched for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
    10-12 pieces cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoons pepper
  • Saute onion and cabbage: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in chopped cabbage and cook another 3–4 minutes until starting to soften.
    1 large white sweet onion, 3 tablespoon butter, ½ head cabbage
  • Add kale and chickpeas: Stir in kale, chickpeas, and remaining garlic. Cook for 4–5 minutes until kale wilts.
    5 ounces kale, 15 oz can chickpeas, 3 teaspoons garlic
  • Add sauce: Pour in the sauce and stir. Let simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Finish and serve: Stir in the tomato mixture. Garnish with fresh herbs (I like cilantro or green onions). Serve on its own or over grains!
    Fresh parsley or cilantro for serving

NUTRITION

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 1055mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4007IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 3mg
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