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25-Minute Cabbage Stir Fry

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful cabbage stir fry recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners, packed with vibrant veggies and savory chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cloves minced garlic (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (divided, plus extra to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 small cabbage (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or lean ground beef, pork, or turkey)
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about 10 ounces or 4 medium)
  • 1 small bunch green onions (finely chopped, about 6 small)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (chopped)
  • Prepared brown rice or brown rice noodles for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and ground cloves in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Set both mixtures aside.
  2. Cut the cabbage into thin, 1/8-inch strips.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and break it apart. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir in the cabbage and carrots, cooking for 2 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt.
  5. Add the earlier prepared soy sauce mixture and spice mixture to the skillet. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Uncover the skillet and gently stir in the green onions, cilantro, and cooked chicken. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  7. Serve your hot cabbage stir fry over prepared brown rice or with brown rice noodles and drizzle more soy sauce to taste.

Notes

This stir fry can be made vegetarian by substituting ground chicken with tofu. Adjust cooking times as needed for frozen stir-fry vegetable mixes.

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