Brazil Nut Free Ginger Braised Cabbage
Humble cabbage gets a serious glow-up here, seared until deeply golden and then slow-braised in a fragrant mix of ginger, garlic, turmeric, coconut aminos, and bone broth until it's meltingly tender and glazed with its own rich pan juices. The two-step process ā stovetop sear followed by a covered oven braise ā builds layers of flavor that feel far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Every component in this dish is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly sweet depth that plays beautifully against the brightness of apple cider vinegar, while fresh ginger keeps the whole thing lively and warming. A final few minutes uncovered concentrates the braising liquid into a glossy, spoonable glaze that you'll want to drizzle over everything on the plate. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley for a pop of color, and you've got a side dish that looks and tastes like it came from a serious kitchen.
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4 servings
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lb), cut through the core into 8 wedges
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup bone broth
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375Ā°F (190Ā°C). Pat the cabbage wedges dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet or braising pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cabbage wedges cut-side down in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for 3ā4 minutes until the cut face is deep golden brown. Flip to the second cut side and sear for another 3 minutes until similarly browned. Transfer the seared wedges to a plate.
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