I have a strange relationship with cabbage. I either love it or hate it, depending on how it’s prepared. If it’s cooked in a soup and it’s kind of mushy, the smell and texture really makes me sick. But I love it in salads or sauteed. My husband loves cabbage and I am always making vegetarian dishes for him, many of which I will not eat 
I made this Sautéed Cabbage with Carrots and Coconut about a month ago and it was simple, but delicious. It makes an easy and wonderful side dish with your favorite meat, poultry, or fish, or vegetarian main entree.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 scallions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
3 shredded carrots
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Directions
1. Place oil, red pepper flakes, scallions, garlic, red bell pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in cabbage, carrots, salt, pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add broth and cook, covered, until cabbage is cooked, about 3 minutes.
3. Add ground cumin, coconut and cook, uncovered, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }
I always forget that cabbage is kind naturally sweet….
I can relate as I hate the smell of boiling cabbage yet I love to eat it once it is seasoned and (or) in a salad. this is a new twist and I would love to try it .
My sis just got back from S. America and I want to cook for her! This looks delicious!
Thank you guys!