Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Whole Cabbage with Lemon Butter is a simple, flavorful, and comforting recipe that transforms a whole cabbage into a tender, cheesy, and zesty side dish. The cabbage is slow-cooked with garlic-infused lemon butter, vegetable broth, and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for a cozy meal or elegant dinner accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium whole cabbage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Dairy
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pantry
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Remove damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Trim the stem slightly so the cabbage sits flat in the slow cooker, but keep the core intact to hold the cabbage together during cooking.
- Make Garlic Lemon Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to combine all flavors evenly.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the whole cabbage in the slow cooker. Pour the vegetable broth around the base of the cabbage. Drizzle the prepared garlic-lemon butter mixture evenly over the top of the cabbage.
- Add Parmesan and Cook: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the cabbage. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the cabbage is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cabbage from the slow cooker and slice into wedges. Drizzle with the flavorful cooking juices collected in the slow cooker for added moisture and taste.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve warm as a hearty and comforting side dish.
Notes
- Ensure the slow cooker is set to low heat to allow the cabbage to cook evenly without becoming mushy.
- Maintaining the core intact helps the cabbage hold together while slicing after cooking.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and melt.
- Vegetable broth adds moisture and depth but can be substituted with chicken broth if preferred.
- Adjust garlic amount to preference for milder or stronger garlic flavor.
