Best sauteed cabbage - Romanian recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener that can enhance flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped red pepper and carrot, cooking until fragrant.

Add shredded cabbage and toss to combine with other ingredients.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add water and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes until cabbage is tender.

Sprinkle with vinegar and sugar, stirring to combine.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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