Vegetarian Cabbage Mushroom Sauté (Printable version)

Tender cabbage and mushrooms sautéed with aromatic herbs and garlic for a simple, satisfying dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
02 - 9 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Oils & Fats

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasoning & Herbs

06 - 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Optional Additions

10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 5–6 minutes until they release their juices and begin to brown.
05 - Add the sliced cabbage and thyme. Toss well to combine. Sauté for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender but still a bit crisp.
06 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, stir in lemon juice or vinegar for a bright finish. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The way the cabbage gets sweet and silky while keeping a little crunch is absolutely addictive
  • It comes together in under half an hour but tastes like something that simmered all day
  • You can serve it alongside literally anything or eat it straight from the pan
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan when cooking mushrooms or they will steam instead of brown, losing that deep flavor
  • Cabbage continues to release water as it cooks, so resist the urge to add more liquid unless absolutely necessary
03 -
  • If the cabbage seems too dry as it cooks, add a splash of water or vegetable broth instead of more oil
  • Letting the dish rest for 5 minutes off heat before serving allows flavors to meld together beautifully

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