Description
Indulge in a flavorful and satisfying dish with this Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Whole Cabbage with Lemon Butter recipe. The cabbage becomes tender and infused with savory garlic butter, Parmesan, and lemon flavors, making it a delightful vegetarian main or side dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2–3 lbs), core trimmed slightly to sit flat
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter with garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Layer Cabbage: Loosen outer cabbage layers, spreading garlic butter between layers. Place in slow cooker.
- Cook Cabbage: Drizzle with olive oil, add broth, and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Let cheese melt, then transfer to plate, drizzle with juices, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra browning, broil cooked cabbage for 2–3 minutes.
- Great as a vegetarian main or hearty side dish.
