Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings

Prep Time:20 mins

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:25 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

Yield:8 servings

Yield:

8 servings

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Jump to recipeThisSmothered Cabbage with Hamis a great way to use up ham dinner leftovers. It’s got boiled dinner vibes, but instead of ham being the star of the dish, antioxidant-rich cabbage and potatoes steal the show. Simply seasoned with onion, garlic, salt and pepper, this side dish is made in one pot, so clean-up is quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to serve with it.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!This is our go-to dish for leftover holiday ham, but you can substitute the ham for any leftover meats from dinner, like sausage, bacon or turkey.If you follow the recipe, you can prevent soggy cabbage. Overcooking it is the culprit.Opt for another waxy potato variety if you don’t have Yukon Gold potatoes. Waxy potatoes won’t disintegrate when boiled. If the skin on a potato is yellow or red, count on it being waxy.Season with cayenne or crushed red peppers to add a little punch of heat.Nutrition NotesCabbageis a cruciferous veggie with a ton of potential health benefits. The vitamin C in cabbage will help strengthen your immune system and support healthy, glowing skin, while cabbage’s vitamin K promotes healthy bones and blood clotting. The fiber in cabbage will keep your beneficial gut bacteria happy and things moving. Regularly eating cruciferous vegetables, like cabbage, has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer.Potatoesadd to the fiber in this dish, especially since we leave the skins on. The potassium in potatoes promotes healthy blood pressure.Thehamin this recipe is really used as more of a flavor boost, but it does add some protein, too. Ham tends to behigh in sodium, so while some of our readers like to add more ham and make this a main dish, it might be prudent to stick to the amount the recipe calls for if your body is sensitive to sodium.Onionsnot only add their classic flavor to this dish, but they also bring some pretty powerful antioxidants. This includes quercetin, which has been linked to a healthier cardiovascular system and reduced risk of heart disease, thanks, in part, to its ability to help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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ThisSmothered Cabbage with Hamis a great way to use up ham dinner leftovers. It’s got boiled dinner vibes, but instead of ham being the star of the dish, antioxidant-rich cabbage and potatoes steal the show. Simply seasoned with onion, garlic, salt and pepper, this side dish is made in one pot, so clean-up is quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to serve with it.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!This is our go-to dish for leftover holiday ham, but you can substitute the ham for any leftover meats from dinner, like sausage, bacon or turkey.If you follow the recipe, you can prevent soggy cabbage. Overcooking it is the culprit.Opt for another waxy potato variety if you don’t have Yukon Gold potatoes. Waxy potatoes won’t disintegrate when boiled. If the skin on a potato is yellow or red, count on it being waxy.Season with cayenne or crushed red peppers to add a little punch of heat.Nutrition NotesCabbageis a cruciferous veggie with a ton of potential health benefits. The vitamin C in cabbage will help strengthen your immune system and support healthy, glowing skin, while cabbage’s vitamin K promotes healthy bones and blood clotting. The fiber in cabbage will keep your beneficial gut bacteria happy and things moving. Regularly eating cruciferous vegetables, like cabbage, has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer.Potatoesadd to the fiber in this dish, especially since we leave the skins on. The potassium in potatoes promotes healthy blood pressure.Thehamin this recipe is really used as more of a flavor boost, but it does add some protein, too. Ham tends to behigh in sodium, so while some of our readers like to add more ham and make this a main dish, it might be prudent to stick to the amount the recipe calls for if your body is sensitive to sodium.Onionsnot only add their classic flavor to this dish, but they also bring some pretty powerful antioxidants. This includes quercetin, which has been linked to a healthier cardiovascular system and reduced risk of heart disease, thanks, in part, to its ability to help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

ThisSmothered Cabbage with Hamis a great way to use up ham dinner leftovers. It’s got boiled dinner vibes, but instead of ham being the star of the dish, antioxidant-rich cabbage and potatoes steal the show. Simply seasoned with onion, garlic, salt and pepper, this side dish is made in one pot, so clean-up is quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to serve with it.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

Nutrition Notes

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¼cupcanola oil or avocado oil1mediumonion, chopped1cupdiced ham2large clovesgarlic, minced10cupscoarsely chopped green cabbage1cuplow-sodium chicken broth2mediumYukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper1tablespooncider vinegar

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Ingredients

¼cupcanola oil or avocado oil

1mediumonion, chopped

1cupdiced ham

2large clovesgarlic, minced

10cupscoarsely chopped green cabbage

1cuplow-sodium chicken broth

2mediumYukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

½teaspoonsalt

½teaspoonground pepper

1tablespooncider vinegar

DirectionsHeat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup ham and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 10 cups cabbage, 1 cup broth, potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until most of the liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar.EquipmentLarge pot or Dutch ovenFrequently Asked QuestionsSmothered cabbage is a one-pot dish that uses a cooking technique from the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana. The cooking technique is a form of stovetop braising, where vegetables like cabbage, green beans, potatoes, corn or okra are simmered in a covered pot until tender.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat, you may need to add a little water if the dish is too thick. The best methods to reheat are either in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or a 350°F oven in an oven-safe dish covered with foil. Heat until you reach the desired temperature.Certainly. Make sure the cabbage and ham are cooled to room temperature, add it to a freezer-safe container, and it should be good in the freezer for about 2 months. When ready, thaw it in the fridge overnight.This hearty side dish pairs well with many main dishes, includingHerbed Chicken Thighs,Pork Loin Roast with Pepper Jelly Glaze,Crispy Roast ChickenandBaked Pork Chops. Serve with a side salad to round out the meal.EatingWell.com, September 2020

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Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup ham and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 10 cups cabbage, 1 cup broth, potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until most of the liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar.EquipmentLarge pot or Dutch ovenFrequently Asked QuestionsSmothered cabbage is a one-pot dish that uses a cooking technique from the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana. The cooking technique is a form of stovetop braising, where vegetables like cabbage, green beans, potatoes, corn or okra are simmered in a covered pot until tender.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat, you may need to add a little water if the dish is too thick. The best methods to reheat are either in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or a 350°F oven in an oven-safe dish covered with foil. Heat until you reach the desired temperature.Certainly. Make sure the cabbage and ham are cooled to room temperature, add it to a freezer-safe container, and it should be good in the freezer for about 2 months. When ready, thaw it in the fridge overnight.This hearty side dish pairs well with many main dishes, includingHerbed Chicken Thighs,Pork Loin Roast with Pepper Jelly Glaze,Crispy Roast ChickenandBaked Pork Chops. Serve with a side salad to round out the meal.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup ham and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 10 cups cabbage, 1 cup broth, potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until most of the liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar.

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Large pot or Dutch oven

Frequently Asked QuestionsSmothered cabbage is a one-pot dish that uses a cooking technique from the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana. The cooking technique is a form of stovetop braising, where vegetables like cabbage, green beans, potatoes, corn or okra are simmered in a covered pot until tender.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat, you may need to add a little water if the dish is too thick. The best methods to reheat are either in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or a 350°F oven in an oven-safe dish covered with foil. Heat until you reach the desired temperature.Certainly. Make sure the cabbage and ham are cooled to room temperature, add it to a freezer-safe container, and it should be good in the freezer for about 2 months. When ready, thaw it in the fridge overnight.This hearty side dish pairs well with many main dishes, includingHerbed Chicken Thighs,Pork Loin Roast with Pepper Jelly Glaze,Crispy Roast ChickenandBaked Pork Chops. Serve with a side salad to round out the meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smothered cabbage is a one-pot dish that uses a cooking technique from the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana. The cooking technique is a form of stovetop braising, where vegetables like cabbage, green beans, potatoes, corn or okra are simmered in a covered pot until tender.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat, you may need to add a little water if the dish is too thick. The best methods to reheat are either in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or a 350°F oven in an oven-safe dish covered with foil. Heat until you reach the desired temperature.

Certainly. Make sure the cabbage and ham are cooled to room temperature, add it to a freezer-safe container, and it should be good in the freezer for about 2 months. When ready, thaw it in the fridge overnight.

This hearty side dish pairs well with many main dishes, includingHerbed Chicken Thighs,Pork Loin Roast with Pepper Jelly Glaze,Crispy Roast ChickenandBaked Pork Chops. Serve with a side salad to round out the meal.

EatingWell.com, September 2020

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)225Calories12gFat21gCarbs11gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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