Healthy Cabbage Recipe No Sugar Added. Sauteed cabbage and eggplant with peppers, onions, garlic, and soy sauce.
This healthy cabbage recipe no sugar added dish is very nutritious and extremally healthy. It is packed full of healthy vegetables and does not contain any added sugar. Only the natural sugars of the vegetables in this dish.
Simple ingredients make up this recipe: cabbage, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and some soy sauce. That is it!
With all those healthy vegetables this meal is very filling and satisfying. If you would like another textual component is needed, feel free to add in a side of brown rice, quinoa, buck wheat, or couscous.
Eating tomatoes and eggplant can be difficult for some, if that is the case, I recommend substituting zucchini for the eggplant, and roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, or sliced olives for the tomatoes. I hope you enjoy making this healthy cabbage recipe no sugar added.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make this Healthy Cabbage Recipe No Sugar Added
Preparing the Cabbage:
- In a large skillet add in the olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the garlic, peppers, and onions and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the tomatoes, eggplant, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Lower to a medium heat and add in the cabbage and soy sauce and sauté for 15 minutes (cover with lid or foil to retain moisture), mixing occasionally, or until the cabbage is tender.
- If the vegetables are sticking to the bottom to the skillet, add some water as needed. Add about 1/4 cup at a time, as needed.
How to Serve the Heath Cabbage Recipe No Sugar Added:
- Serve the Healthy Cabbage Recipe No Sugar Added as the main entrée with a side of rice, quinoa, couscous, or roasted potatoes.
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The Recipe
Healthy Cabbage Recipe (No Sugar Added)
Ingredients
- 1 small cabbage cored and chopped
- 1 medium eggplant cut into cubes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- water if needed
Instructions
Preparing the Cabbage:
- In a large skillet add in the olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the garlic, peppers, and onions and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the tomatoes, eggplant, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Lower to a medium heat and add in the cabbage and soy sauce and sauté for 15 minutes (cover with lid or foil to retain moisture), mixing occasionally, or until the cabbage is tender.
- If the vegetables are sticking to the bottom to the skillet, add some water as needed. Add about 1/4 cup at a time, as needed.
How to Serve Heath Cabbage Recipe:
- Serve the Healthy Cabbage Recipe (No Sugar Added) as the main entrée with a side of rice, quinoa, couscous, or roasted potatoes.
Invent Your Recipe
In this Healthy Cabbage Recipe (No Sugar Added) I am using fresh cherry tomatoes. For the tomatoes canned diced tomatoes will work as well. They are inexpensive and easy to use so I always recommend them in recipes. I have also used sun dried tomatoes, black olives, and roasted red peppers in this dish. I encourage you to try a variety of ingredients to pair with the eggplant and cabbage. I am intentionally keeping this recipe sugar free by not adding any sweet sauces or sugar. The natural sugars from the vegetables provide a wonderful flavor when enhanced by the salt, ground black pepper, and sauce. However, if you want a little bit of a sweeter dish, add in your favorite stir fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, or favorite sweet sauce.
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
In this Healthy Cabbage Recipe No Sugar Added I am using fresh cherry tomatoes. For the tomatoes canned diced tomatoes will work as well. They are inexpensive and easy to use so I always recommend them in recipes. I have also used sun dried tomatoes, black olives, and roasted red peppers in this cabbage stir fry dish. I encourage you to try a variety of ingredients to pair with the eggplant and cabbage.
I am intentionally keeping this recipe sugar free by not adding any sweet sauces or sugar. The natural sugars from the vegetables provide a wonderful flavor when enhanced by the salt, ground black pepper, and soy sauce. However, if you want a little bit of a sweeter dish, add in your favorite stir fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, or favorite sweet sauce.
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