Module 15 · Small Plates
Buttered Cabbage with Caraway & Black Pepper
Buttered Cabbage with Caraway & Black Pepper is a keto side dish with 5.2 g net carbs, 2 g protein and 10 g fat per serving (119 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 15 minutes in total.
Pale green cabbage cooked quickly in plenty of butter with toasted caraway: soft, sweet and silky, the way Scandinavian and German grandmothers made it.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: milk. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 5 min · Total time: 15 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 5.2 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Energy | 119 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 600 g organic pointed or savoy cabbage, shredded
- 50 g organic butter
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 0.5 tsp sea salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp organic parsley, chopped
Step-by-step method
- Toast the caraway in the melted butter for 30 seconds.
- Add the cabbage, salt and water and toss well.
- Cover and cook 5–6 minutes over medium heat, tossing twice, until tender but still bright.
- Season with plenty of black pepper and parsley.
Chef’s tips
- A short cook keeps cabbage sweet; long boiling makes it sulphurous.
Variations
- Add crisp bacon.
- Finish with a spoonful of crème fraîche.
Storage
Keeps 2 days.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Buttered Cabbage with Caraway & Black Pepper?
One serving has 5.2 g net carbohydrates, 2 g protein and 10 g fat (119 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Buttered Cabbage with Caraway & Black Pepper ahead, store or freeze it?
Keeps 2 days.
Which allergens are in Buttered Cabbage with Caraway & Black Pepper?
It contains milk, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Buttered Cabbage with Caraway & Black Pepper vegetarian?
Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.
Can I vary Buttered Cabbage with Caraway & Black Pepper?
Yes. Add crisp bacon. Finish with a spoonful of crème fraîche.