Cabbage mash is a simple, healthy side dish that’s similar to mashed potatoes but lighter and lower in carbs. 🥬🥔
Creamy Cabbage Mash
Ingredients
- 1 small Cabbage (chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: 1 small Potato (for extra creaminess)
Instructions
1️⃣ Boil the cabbage
- Put chopped cabbage in a pot with salted water.
- Boil 10–12 minutes until very soft.
2️⃣ Drain well
- Remove as much water as possible so the mash isn’t watery.
3️⃣ Sauté garlic
- Melt butter in a pan and cook garlic 30–60 seconds.
4️⃣ Mash everything
- Add cabbage to the pan.
- Mash with a potato masher.
- Add milk, salt, and pepper.
5️⃣ Blend (optional)
For super smooth mash, blend briefly.
Flavor upgrades
You can mix in:
- Grated Cheddar cheese 🧀
- Crispy Bacon bits
- Chopped parsley or green onions
Good with
- Grilled chicken 🍗
- Pan-seared fish 🐟
- Roast beef
💡 Tip:
Roasting the cabbage first instead of boiling gives a richer, slightly sweet flavor.
If you want, I can also show you a 10-minute “garlic butter cabbage mash” that tastes almost like restaurant mashed potatoes but has half the carbs. 🥬✨
