Spicy cabbage

Spicy cabbage is a tasty vegetable side dish seasoned with Chinese five spice powder and can be prepared and cooked in minutes.

It is delicious served alongside a roast dinner, whether a regular Sunday lunch or a Christmas dinner. It also makes a tasty accompaniment for dishes such as this lentil cottage pie or a topping for homemade bean burgers, sweet potato burgers or falafel.

This versatile vegetable dish can be cooked ahead of time to help with meal prep and to save time on busy days.

If you are looking for other quick and easy vegetable dishes you may also like to try spicy roast cauliflower bites or sautéed Swiss chard.

The quantities in this spiced cabbage recipe are sufficient for two servings as a side dish.

Ingredients

• Cabbage - any crunchy white cabbage can be used for this recipe.
• Chinese five spice powder - you can use shop bought seasoning or homemade Chinese five spice seasoning. Or you can use other seasonings such as Cajun seasoning, chilli flakes, grated nutmeg, or smoked paprika.

How to prepare

Thinly slice the cabbage.

Place the shredded cabbage in a saucepan with a little olive oil. Add the Chinese five spice powder and mix.

Cook over a low heat for around 10 minutes or until soft, stirring regularly. Add a little more olive oil if needed.

To serve

• Serve warm.
• Spiced cabbage is suitable for reheating.
• This cabbage dish pairs well with a variety of main meals including nut roast, vegetarian cottage pie, and apricot and nut sausages.
• It can be used as a topping for burgers.

Make ahead instructions

This dish is a perfect make ahead dish which can help you save time on busy days. Simply reheat in a pan, in the oven or microwave.

To store

Spicy cabbage can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

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