Description
A delightful dish featuring tender cabbage wedges simmered in a creamy Parmesan broth, enhanced with fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage, cored and cut into 8 wedges
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Extra chopped fresh herbs for garnish
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot with lid, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute longer until fragrant.
- Arrange cabbage wedges in the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, turning cabbage once halfway through, until tender but maintaining its structure.
- Remove lid and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese melts and broth becomes slightly creamy. Discard bay leaf.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed. Stir in fresh parsley and chives.
- Serve cabbage wedges in shallow bowls, ladled generously with broth. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a main or a side dish.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the broth.
- Adjust herbs and seasoning according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg