Copycat Low-carb Cabbage Rice

AKillian24's Note:

As I am moving away from rice - I've found the subtle flavor of cabbage serves as a great alternative, particularly in an Asian dish like stir-fry or teryiaki chicken.

• Total Time: 18 mins
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ½ yellow cabbage , shredded
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon butter substitute
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Spice Ideas

• cayenne
• ginger
• onion
• soy sauce

Directions:

1. Boil 2 cups water
2. Toss shredded cabbage with butter and desired spices.
3. Place cabbage in vegetable steamer (metal or bamboo)
4. Steam for 8-10 minutes or to desired texture.
5. *Tip: Use tongs to sift cabbage and ensure it cooks evenly throughout.
6. Serve with stir-fry chicken, fish or tofu. Can also be used under a chicken dish as you would rice.
7. Low Carbers Enjoy!

Reviews

[Merlot]

Even if you are not on a low-carb diet, this is an excellent dish. I added some soy sauce and cooked onions. I like the fact that you can play around with different spices for variety too. Thanks so much for sharing, AKillian24.

[Susie D]

Very easy to do. I liked steaming the cabbage. It turned out tender. I added ginger, soy sauce, and a few red pepper flakes. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[Stacky5]

This was pretty good! I did have a little trouble, since I don't have a steamer, but I steamed the cabbage in a double boiler and it seemed to work -- although I think I overcooked it just a tad. I used butter and minced ginger, and the taste was very good -- and subtle. I would use this recipe for the cabbage in lo mein and fried rice, and the flavor possibilities are endless! Thanks for posting this easy to follow, low carb recipe. I will be making this again and perhaps adding some cayenne pepper for a little "kick."