Recipe: Steamed Cabbage with Dijon Butter Drizzle

Steamed Cabbage with Dijon Butter Drizzle

Serves 4.

Note: If you can find only large cabbage heads, either cut one in eighths or use only half of the cabbage. Store the remainder covered in plastic for up to a week in the refrigerator.

• 1 small head of cabbage (about 1¹/₄lb.)

• 3 tbsp. butter

• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Place about 1 inch of water (about 3 cups) in a 2-quart or larger saucepan, cover, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage and cut the cabbage into quarters. Cut away and discard the tough core of the cabbage pieces.

When the water boils, place the cabbage pieces in the pan, cover it, and cook until the cabbage is crisp-tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. (Do not overcook.) Meanwhile, place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or glass measure and microwave, covered with a paper towel, on high, just until the butter melts, about 1 minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave, and whisk in the Dijon mustard. Set aside.

When the cabbage is done, remove the pan from the heat and pour the cabbage into a colander to drain well, shaking to remove as much water as possible. Place the cabbage on the serving plates and drizzle with the Dijon butter mixture. Sprinkle the cabbage with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories123Fat9 gSaturated fat6 gSodium187 mg

Protein3 gCholesterol23 mgDietary fiber4 g