Vegetarian Cabbage and Potato Skillet Recipe
Looking for a quick, easy, and satisfying vegetarian meal? This Cabbage and Potato Skillet recipe is a winner! It’s packed with flavor, budget-friendly, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a hearty lunch.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Simple ingredients: You likely already have most of these ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator.
- One-pan wonder: Minimal cleanup required! Everything cooks together in a single skillet.
- Customizable: Easily adapt this recipe to your liking by adding different vegetables, spices, or herbs.
- Vegetarian and easily vegan: Naturally vegetarian, and easily made vegan by using oil instead of butter.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter for non-vegan)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound potatoes, diced
- 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil (or melt the butter) in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly browned and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender-crisp. Stir frequently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips and Variations:
- Add some protein: Toss in some cooked beans, lentils, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Other vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Cheese, please! Sprinkle some shredded cheese (like cheddar or parmesan) over the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.
Enjoy this delicious and versatile Vegetarian Cabbage and Potato Skillet! It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a great way to get your veggies in.
Ingredients:
olive oil (or butter for non-vegan), onion, garlic, potatoes, cabbage, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, pepper, Fresh parsley (optional)
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