Vegetarian Ginger Braised Cabbage

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time40 min

4.6

(4)

Humble cabbage gets a serious glow-up here, seared until deeply golden and then slow-braised in a fragrant mix of garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar. The result is tender, almost silky wedges with caramelized edges and a glossy, savory-tangy glaze that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. One note worth flagging: the recipe calls for bone broth, which makes this dish unsuitable for vegans but works perfectly for vegetarians who are fine with animal-derived broths. Swapping in a good vegetable broth is an easy adjustment if you need to keep things fully plant-based. The coconut aminos bring a mild umami depth without any soy, and the coconut oil keeps the whole thing dairy-free and rich at the same time. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a spoonful of those concentrated pan juices, this is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table.

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Ingredients

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
½ tsp ground turmeric
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup bone broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. It won't give the body or richness of bone broth, so it's best where broth is mainly a cooking liquid or flavor base.
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°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 3–4 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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