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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: Irresistibly Creamy Delight

This Marry Me Melting Cabbage, featuring creamy Tuscan sauce, is a delightful vegetarian dish that will impress everyone at your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tuscan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 Cabbage Keep the core intact to maintain its shape.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for searing.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with olive oil for vegan option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 Red Onion Shallots can work as a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Try vegan cream cheese for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a great alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped, fresh tomatoes can substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) Fresh herbs are delightful too.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit for dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a hint of heat.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, leaving the core intact.
  3. In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil and sear the cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove cabbage and sauté red onion and garlic in the same skillet for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pan with broth and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Nestle seared cabbage back into the skillet, cover, and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove cover, baste cabbage with sauce, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  9. Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the flavors to meld, and feel free to adapt the recipe by adding different vegetables or proteins.

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