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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: A Creamy Tuscan Delight

Marry Me Melting Cabbage is a game-changing dish with tender cabbage and creamy Tuscan sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tuscan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Green Cabbage Cut into wedges
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Silken tofu is a lighter substitute
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or non-dairy cream is optional
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Jarred, oil-packed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast as vegan option
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove cabbage and add butter, followed by red onion. Sauté until onion is soft.
  5. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  6. Deglaze the skillet with broth and whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  9. Nestle cabbage back in the skillet, cover, and bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Uncover, baste with sauce, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
  11. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the thickness of cabbage wedges and cooking times for optimal results.

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