Coconut Braised Cabbage

Name: Coconut Braised Cabbage
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, divided; 1 small head green cabbage (about 1 1/2 lb.), cut into large wedges; 1 small green or red chile, seeded, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped; 2 tsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. turmeric; Kosher salt; 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 1 (13.5-oz.) can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk; 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced (consider subbing another veggie from your box or look to see if other local growers have peppers or tomatoes yet!); Zest and juice of 1 lime; Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

3 steps

Updated at: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:23:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories1626.2 kcal (81%)

Total Fat120.4 g (172%)

Carbs127.3 g (49%)

Sugars36.2 g (40%)

Protein37.2 g (74%)

Sodium1601.7 mg (80%)

Fiber36.4 g (130%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

2 Tbspcoconut oil

divided

1 headgreen cabbage

small, cut into large wedges

1green chile

small, or red, seeded, finely chopped

4cloves garlic

finely chopped

1 x 2 "ginger

piece, peeled, finely chopped

2 tsptomato paste

1 tspturmeric

kosher salt

1 x 15 ozcan chickpeas

drained, rinsed

1 x 13.5 ozcan full-fat unsweetened coconut milk

1red bell pepper

seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced, consider subbing another veggie from your box or look to see if other local growers have peppers or tomatoes yet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then melt 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange cabbage cut side down in skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until deeply golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cabbage to a plate.

Step 2

In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add chile, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and turmeric and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute; season with salt. Add chickpeas, milk, bell pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Nestle cabbage into pan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until cabbage is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in lime zest and juice. Top with cilantro.