Easy Instant Pot Cabbage Side Dish
Instant Pot Cabbage cooks up this humble vegetable into a mouthwatering dish. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a savory, tender, and flavorful cabbage dish that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage about two pounds
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- ¼ cup butter ghee, olive oil or vegan butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cut head of cabbage in half from top through core. Lay each half flat on a cutting board and cut in half again. Then cut each wedge at an angle to remove the core.
- Cut each wedge into 3-4 slices and then into smaller pieces depending on the size pieces you prefer. Break up thick pieces especially from the inside parts of cabbage.
- Place cabbage in bottom of Instant pot with vegetable broth or water. Put lid on top, close pressure valve, and set cook for 2-4 minutes on high pressure. Use quick release as soon as it’s done cooking.
- While the cabbage cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan with the garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Remove lid from pressure cooker. If desired, drain off most of excess liquid. Add the butter and seasoning mixture and toss to combine.
Notes
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- Get the Right Amount of Cabbage. This easy side dish recipe uses a medium head or half a large head of cabbage which weighs about two pounds.
- Do Not Fill Over the Max Fill Line. Once chopped the two pounds will likely take you close to the top of the fill line. So if you need to cook more, you will need to do so in batches.
- Half the Recipe. Note that should you want to make LESS cabbage you can but you still need to use ONE cup of liquid to prevent a burn notice from your Instant Pot.
- Add Seasonings at the End. The Instant Pot isn’t great for herbs and spices since it cooks at such a high heat. For best results add them at the end of cooking.
- Cook in Broth. For more flavor! It truly makes a huge difference.
- Adjustable Cooking Time. Cook for less time for a firmer texture and more time for a softer consistency.
- Don’t Overcook. Cabbage releases more of its smelly sulfur based compounds when it’s cooked too long which can be quite unappealing.
- Don't Use Natural Pressure Release. You will end up with overcooked cabbage.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
