Easy. Soft. Goes with everything. This smooth, creamy low carb side dish is so adaptable, you can make a double batch and enjoy it all week. Why not?
May 22 2016 recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Side dish
Easy. Soft. Goes with everything. This smooth, creamy low carb side dish is so adaptable, you can make a double batch and enjoy it all week. Why not?
USMetric
4 servingservings
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs 650 g green cabbage
- 2 oz. 55 g butter
- 1¼ cups 300 ml heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup (¼ oz.) 120 ml (8 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lemon zest
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Instructions
Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.
Shred the cabbage using a food processor or, slice it thinly using a sharp knife.
Melt the butter in a large, frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and sauté for a few minutes, or until soft and golden brown.
Add the heavy whipping cream and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes, or until the cream is reduced and texture is creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the parsley and lemon zest just before serving.
Tip
If you want to reduce your dairy consumption you can swap out the heavy whipping cream and use coconut milk or coconut cream.
Note on Gremolata
Gremolata is an Italian condiment with lemon zest, parsley, and (usually) finely chopped garlic. In this case, we have omitted the garlic, as the green cabbage and the heavy whipping cream's sweetness are better exposed this way. But if you love garlic—go for it!
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28 comments
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Kathryn Hardy
July 19 2016
I really enjoy myself for the meals that I try. I also will continue. I lost 4.5lbs.
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carol
July 26 2016
massive cabbage in the garden needs eating, will make this tonight
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Melissa Casco
September 26 2016
Does it have to have lemon zest and parsley?
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Joanne
November 28 2017
How many servings sre in all these recipes please
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Connie K.
December 14 2017
This turned out really good! I didn’t have parsley or lemon zest, but I did add in cooked bacon and hot Chili flakes
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Patricia
March 8 2018
I tried this for the first time tonight. It was delicious. I didn't have parsley or lemon zest but I added 2tsp of whole grain mustard for a little zip. Even my husband enjoyed it and he is picky.
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JL
May 19 2018
Had to modify some things, and added some ground beef, like a casserole. It was tasty though, almost tastes like noodles!
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Liberty
May 30 2018
Is this meal freezer friendly, I like making batches so I can freeze for work lunches
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Tina
June 4 2018
I made this without parsley and added cooked smoked sausage. It was pretty good.
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Gentiann
July 2 2018
I followed this recipe with the cream, lemon zest and parsley, it's really delicious.
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Carmen L Adorno
August 4 2018
All these recipes are awesome One way or another. Regular and simple ingredients that we have at home. I'm happy with this kind of diet. Has been so far the best and I've lost about 8# in a month. Not feeling hungry at all and always something different to make and enjoy. Very pleased with it and the fact of not spending hundreds of dollars in shakes, pills and bars. On my way!! Love this web site. Found it today and following it.
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Kim
September 13 2018
I didn't have any lemon zest but sprinkled a bit of real lemon crystals on top. This is real comfort food!! I may try the same with kale.
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Carrie
January 6 2019
This is one of my go to recipes because it is easy and delicious and I can serve it with almost any meat, chicken, or fish or I grill. All the recipes on this site are so wonderful and simple! It makes staying in Ketosis so much easier.
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Andrea
March 10 2019
Would it be ok to use heavy cream instead of heavy whipping cream?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
March 11 2019
Would it be ok to use heavy cream instead of heavy whipping cream?
Yes, that is fine!
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Karen
March 25 2019
Amazing recipe! Tastes sweet. Love the added touch of lemon zest. I added cooked bacon pieces to it. Whoever created this recipe is a genious!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
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Maja
May 22 2019
I think the amount of butter is 70g and not 700 g... you can’t possibly be needing almost a kg of butter...
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Liv Jones
May 28 2019
This dish was sooooooo delicious. I made one minor change--I omitted lemon zest and parsley and instead added onion powder and "lemme tell ya'". I wanted to forget the serving size and just eat the whole pot by myself--it was that good!!! Will definitely be keeping this one in the rotation. I honestly can say that I haven't had a bad recipe from this site yet--keep 'em coming :)
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Tracie Boland
November 22 2019
This is amazing!!! A new everyday go to for us for sure. It’s fast, easy, and delish!!!
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Jennifer Boswell
March 15 2020
I made enough for one but didn't use parsley or lemon and added a small amount of red onion whilst cooking. A single serving is more than enough (I'm saving the rest for later!). Had with a pork steak. Will definitely make again and maybe add a little garlic next time.
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marianamaldini
June 17 2020
Can I use red cabbage instead of green cabbage?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 17 2020
Can I use red cabbage instead of green cabbage?
Yes, that would be fine.
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Bindi
July 26 2020
Omg! Delicious creamed cabbage. I added 2 heaped teaspoons of garlic and a teaspoon of tex mex seasoning to the 4 servings amount. Amazing! 😋
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
July 26 2020
Omg! Delicious creamed cabbage. I added 2 heaped teaspoons of garlic and a teaspoon of tex mex seasoning to the 4 servings amount. Amazing! 😋
Sounds tasty!
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Serrena
August 21 2020
Made this as per recipe but left out the cream as I am dairy free. I use ghee instead of butter and it's soooooo delicious. Served with Keto buffalo drumsticks with chilli aioli. Will definitely make again. Who knew cabbage could taste so good 😀
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
August 21 2020
Made this as per recipe but left out the cream as I am dairy free. I use ghee instead of butter and it's soooooo delicious. Served with Keto buffalo drumsticks with chilli aioli. Will definitely make again. Who knew cabbage could taste so good 😀
Those are great tweaks to this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to let us know.
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Maria
January 24 2023
Amazing!
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
January 25 2023
Amazing!
So glad you love it, Maria!
