Sautéed Green Cabbage- My Quick &Easy Croatian Side Dish

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness with fewer calories.

Peel an onion and slice it into thin strips.

Heat a little olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook until it gets a nice golden color.

Slice the green cabbage into thin strips and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Once the onion is golden, add the cabbage to the pan and stir everything together.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red paprika.

Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.

Allow the cabbage to sauté in its own juices without adding water initially to develop sweetness and color.

Once the cabbage starts to soften, add a little water and cover the pan.

Lower the temperature and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more water if necessary.

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