Description
A delightful dish featuring charred cabbage paired with creamy white bean purée, brightened with fresh lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cabbage (Savoy or green)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by cutting it into wedges or thick slices and drizzling with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Char the cabbage in a hot skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until charred.
- Cook the white bean purée by sautéing garlic in oil, adding white beans and vegetable broth, and simmering for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate the dish by spreading white bean purée on a serving plate and arranging charred cabbage on top, garnishing with lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a more smoky flavor, try grilling the cabbage. Adjust the cook time for softer cabbage if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Vegetable
- Method: Sautéing, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage, white bean, vegan, charred, lemon