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Sautéed Cabbage and Onion

Cabbage, onion, and caraway seeds make this simple and inexpensive side dish a flavorful way to eat more veggies.

43kcal per serving
1 gprotein
7 gcarbohydrates
1 gfat
4servings (1/4 of recipe)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 43 kcal
Total fat 1 g 1%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 161 mg 7%
Total carbohydrates 7 g 3%
Dietary fiber 3 g 11%
Total sugars 4 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 1 g 2%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 42 mg 3%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 183 mg 4%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Vegetables: 1 cups

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a large sauté pan.
  3. Sauté onion over medium heat, until light brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Add sliced cabbage, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds.
  5. Stir and cook for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Cabbage

Source

"Cabbage Comfort" National Cancer Institute (NCI) 5 A Day for Better Health Program

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/sauteed-cabbage-and-onion, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Cabbage and Onion?

One serving has 43 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/4 of recipe each).

How much protein is in Sautéed Cabbage and Onion?

1 g of protein per serving, with 7 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Sautéed Cabbage and Onion?

6 ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 onion (sliced), 4 1/2 cups cabbage (sliced), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds.