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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: Creamy Tuscan Comfort Awaits

Marry Me Melting Cabbage is an enchanting dish that transforms cabbage into a deliciously creamy, herbaceous comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tuscan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Green Cabbage 900-1100 g, core intact
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or extra olive oil for dairy-free option
  • ½ cup Red Onion finely diced, can substitute with yellow onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Creamy Texture
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened and cubed, vegan version possible
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half as a lighter alternative
For Flavor
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes julienned, fresh tomatoes can be used for a twist
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano can swap with fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme adjust to your liking
  • ½ tsp Dried Rosemary omit if preferred milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Table Salt taste as you go
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper white pepper can also be used
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Finishing Touch
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast is vegan substitute
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley optional garnish
  • Extra Parmesan for Serving optional

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the green cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core intact.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the skillet and scrape up bits from the bottom.
  5. Incorporate cream cheese, whisking until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until combined.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and creamy.
  7. Nestle seared cabbage wedges into the sauce, spooning some over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil.
  8. Bake covered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Check for fork tenderness.
  9. Uncover and baste cabbage with sauce. Return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Sear cabbage for flavor and avoid overcrowding the skillet. Use softened cream cheese for the sauce.

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