Description
This Spanish Garlic Paprika Cabbage is a simple yet flavorful side dish featuring tender cabbage tossed with fragrant garlic, smoky paprika, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, it is quick, affordable, and perfect alongside a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
1 lb green cabbage (450 grams), sliced into 1 cm strips
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
1 head garlic, cloves peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (0.65 grams)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika (5 grams)
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chopped chives, for garnish
Additional paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a stockpot a little over halfway with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage, cut into four sections, remove the core, and slice into 1 cm thick strips. Rinse thoroughly in a colander.
- Add the cabbage to the boiling water, stir well, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
- Drain the cabbage and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Heat the olive oil in the same stockpot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and crushed red pepper. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly sautéed.
- Add the lemon juice and smoked paprika, stirring quickly to combine.
- Return the cabbage to the pot and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and lightly sautéed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives and an extra sprinkle of paprika before serving.
Notes
Add sliced onions with the garlic for extra sweetness.
Stir in cooked chickpeas for a heartier dish.
Increase the crushed red pepper for additional heat.
Top with toasted almonds for extra crunch and a traditional Spanish touch.
Finish with extra lemon juice for added brightness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
Best enjoyed fresh, though leftovers retain excellent flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 162 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
