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Finished braised cabbage recipe in a white bowl on a wooden board.
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Russian Braised Cabbage Recipe (Тушеная капуста)

Braised cabbage is a wonderful healthy dish but can also be added into Braised Cabbage Piroshki.
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Russian
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Shred cabbage into a bowl. Chop the onion and grate the carrot, then set aside in a separate bowl.
    Shredded cabbage in a glass bowl.
  • In a pan, melt the butter and add the cabbage. Saute for 1 minute.
    1 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1 head cabbage,
    Shredded cabbage in a saucepan with a wooden spoon on the side.
  • Add in the onion and carrot. Stir.
    1 large onion,, 1 carrot,
    Carrots and onion added to a pot of green cabbage.
  • Add in salt (I use sea salt) and tomato paste.
    ½ tsp salt, 3 Tbsp tomato paste
    Tomato paste and salt added to braised cabbage in a pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Over low heat sauté all together, stirring occasionally.
    Tomato paste and salt added to braised cabbage in a pot with a wooden spoon.
  • After 10 minutes, the cabbage will be ready to eat. You may add salt to your taste if needed.
    Braised cabbage cooking in a pot with a spoon for mixing.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3041IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg