Sautéed Napa Cabbage is sliced cabbage cooked with butter, olive oil, garlic, apple cider vinegar and any fresh herbs you'd like. An easy and inexpensive side dish that pairs well with just about any main you're serving. This Napa cabbage recipe takes just 20 minutes to make, is super tasty and nutrient-rich!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
5 stars (5 reviews)
Keywords
Napa Cabbage Recipe, sautéed cabbage
Ingredients
1 medium head of napa cabbage
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (vegan as desired)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Categories
Side
Cuisine
American
Steps
Prep the cabbage: to make it easier, I like to cut the head of cabbage in half from top to bottom. Lay each half flat on a large cutting board and slice it into thin strips (see video for reference!).
In a large skillet over medium heat, add in the butter and olive oil. Once hot, add in the garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Add in the cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring a few times, until it’s tender.
Stir in the vinegar and serve. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 59 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 0.1 g
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Sodium: 604 mg
Sugar: 0.02 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
Reviews
Eric on 2025-05-26 (5 stars): This worked exactly as written, thanks! Great, easy side dish. My wife and I enjoyed it without any changes. I'm actually going to make it again (3rd time) tonight with a chicken dish but this time try it with a bit of sesame oil and Tamari. Thanks.
Marisa Vosloo on 2025-03-09 (5 stars): This sautéed napa cabbage recipe turned out super delicious! I used onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper powder. Sautéed in butter and olive oil.
Mary on 2025-02-03 (5 stars): Recipe worked great!
TerriAnn on 2023-06-28 (5 stars): Excellent! 5 🤩 stars. My ten year old son loved it as well. Thank you for this recipe. Easy and fast. I used the recommended fresh herbs as well!
