Best 5 Smothered Cabbage And Onions Southern Style Meatless Recipes

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Smothered cabbage and onions, a soul-satisfying Southern classic, is a hearty and flavorful meatless dish that is sure to please the whole family. This easy-to-make dish is a delicious way to enjoy a vegan or vegetarian dinner, and it can be served on its own, with rice, or as a side dish to your favorite protein. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a comforting and delicious meal that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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SOUTHERN SMOTHERED CABBAGE



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Looking for the perfect match for your black-eyed peas this New Year? Look no further. It's a New Orleans tradition, after all.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head green cabbage - cored, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a plate lined with paper towels; reserve bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon into a bowl when cool and set aside.
  • Add onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the bacon grease in the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add cayenne, parsley, mustard, and black pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add cabbage; cover and cook 10 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring often, until cabbage is wilted and tender, about 10 additional minutes.
  • Add apple cider vinegar and reserved crumbled bacon to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SOUTHERN SMOTHERED CABBAGE



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This flavorful smothered cabbage has onions, garlic, authentic creole spices, and tender smoked turkey. It's a classic southern side dish that's perfect for just about any soul food style meal!

Provided by Rosie

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head of savoy cabbage, or regular green cabbage (chopped)
1 large smoked turkey wing
4 cups water
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
1 tsp ground black pepper
4-6 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Place the smoked turkey into a large pot, and pour in 4 cups of water.
  • Bring the water to a boil, and cook until the turkey is tender. At this time, there is very little liquid in the pot, but do not get rid of it (It's flavor baby!!)
  • Next turn the heat off, and remove the turkey from the pot.
  • Chop the turkey meat into bite sizes, then set to the side.
  • Place the pot back on the stove top, and turn the heat to medium high.
  • Add in the onions, and garlic then cook until they are translucent.
  • Start adding in the cabbage, and stir.
  • Cover the pot, and let the cabbage cook down some.
  • Toss in the smoked turkey meat, and sprinkle in the creole seasoning and black pepper.
  • Stir everything, place the lid on the pot, and let the cabbage cook down for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid from pot, and stir the cabbage. Place the lid back on pot.
  • Cook the cabbage until it's nice and tender.
  • Serve and enjoy!

SOUTHERN FRIED SMOTHERED CABBAGE



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I created this recipe because raising a family isn't cheap and cabbage is. To make this a one-dish meal, substitute the bacon with a pound of coined Polish sausage or kielbasa.

Provided by Linda T.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste
1 medium head cabbage - cored, cut into eighths, and sliced
2 cups water
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1 packet sugar substitute (such as Equal®)

Steps:

  • Heat a large, lidded cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and fry until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Quickly add cabbage pieces and water, in that order. Cover the pot with the lid and allow cabbage to steam, about 1 minute. Season with cayenne pepper and salt and boil for 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and reduce heat to a high simmer. Cook until all liquid has evaporated and cabbage is browning in the bottom of the pot and wilted but not soggy, about 10 minutes more. Scrape the bottom of the pot regularly and turn cabbage to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 594 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

SMOTHERED CABBAGE AND ONIONS (SOUTHERN STYLE MEATLESS)



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Make and share this Smothered Cabbage and Onions (Southern Style Meatless) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tunisia I.E.Al-Sala

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole cabbage
1 whole red onion
1/2 white onion
4 carrots
4 big potatoes
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice onions, and all other ingredients chop into medium size pieces.
  • Place in a medium to large size pot and cover 1/4 the way with water. Add all seasonings and cook on medium for about 30 minutes makings sure to stir every 15 miutes. Make sure you cook until tender.

SMOTHERED CABBAGE



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This is a great twist on traditional fried or smothered cabbage - taken from the Tony's Seafood of Louisiana website (who are quoting a Mulate's recipe). How can we go wrong? YUMMO!! My DH brought me a tee back from Mulate's when he was down helping recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina - needless to say we love the region and the food - and now I can say I "perk" up a bit when I see Mulate's anywhere. I can't wait to get down there myself just to sample my way around the region! How DO I get one of those traveling shows myself? ;)--

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb smoked sausage, cut into small pieces
1 onion, large (diced)
1 head cabbage, medium size (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown sausage over medium heat.
  • Add onion and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and cover.
  • Cook about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover and add seasonings, cook 5 minutes more.
  • Serve as a main dish over rice or as a side with some cornbread, of course. ;).
  • Enjoy! ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 69.4, Sodium 1564.2, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 16.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh cabbage: Fresh cabbage has a crisp texture and a slightly sweet flavor that works well in this dish. If you're using a store-bought head of cabbage, remove the outer leaves and cut the cabbage into 1-inch wedges.
  • Don't overcook the cabbage: Cabbage should be cooked until it's tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked cabbage will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so it's important to use a good quality broth. I recommend using a low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season the dish to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve immediately: Smothered cabbage is best served immediately. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Smothered cabbage and onions is a delicious and easy-to-make Southern-style side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The cabbage is tender and flavorful, and the onions add a nice sweetness. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

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