Stir Fry Cabbage with Quinoa. Cabbage sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, onions, peppers, stir fry sauce, and soy sauce and served with quinoa.
Welcome to the second recipe in our Stir Fry Cabbage series of recipes. In this version, Stir Fry Cabbage with Quinoa, we are using red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and quinoa to change up this dish. This recipe is a subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for carrots and onions. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Stir Fry Cabbage.
I make stir fry vegetables several times a month, it is a great way to use up those fresh vegetables that you have had in the house a bit too long and are about to turn. The key is to keep your favorite stir fry sauce on hand in the pantry or refrigerator.
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 Stir Fry Cabbage with Quinoa
Preparing the Quinoa:
- Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions, substituting vegetable broth for water.
Preparing the Cabbage:
- In a large pot add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the onion and peppers and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the sliced cabbage, salt, and black pepper. Cover the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the cabbage reduces by half.
- Next, remove the lid and add the stir fry sauce and the soy sauce. Keeping the lid off, lower to a medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
How to Serve Stir Fry Cabbage with Quinoa
- Serve the stir fry cabbage with quinoa as a side dish with grilled or baked chicken breasts or pork chops. For a vegetarian option, feature this dish as the main entrée.
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Cabbage sautéed with fresh green beans, tomatoes, and onions and mixed with stir fry sauce.
The Recipe
Stir Fry Cabbage with Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage sliced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2-3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 sweet onions sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. stir fry sauce
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Quinoa:
- Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions, substituting vegetable broth for water.
Preparing the Cabbage:
- In a large pot add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the onion and peppers and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the sliced cabbage, salt, and black pepper. Cover the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the cabbage reduces by half.
- Next, remove the lid and add the stir fry sauce and the soy sauce. Keeping the lid off, lower to a medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Serve as a side dish with grilled or baked chicken breasts or pork chops. For a vegetarian option, feature this dish as the main entrée.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
This is the second version of the stir fry cabbage recipe. In this version we are using bell peppers instead of carrots. Also, we are adding quinoa in to this recipe to show how you can make this recipe as a main entrée. This stir fry cabbage recipe is full of fresh vegetables, has great flavor, and is a wonderful vegetarian option for dinner.
Stir fry is really fun to make. You can basically use any ingredient in a stir fry. I have a few other recipes that feature chicken with the stir fry vegetables. For those, check out our chicken recipes page.
If you like this stir fry cabbage with quinoa recipe check out more of our side dish recipes.
For even more ideas check out our pinterest page…
