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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Instant Pot Lemon & Parsley Cabbage

    Published: May 4, 2021 · Modified: Apr 27, 2021 by Jenny

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    cooked cabbage in a bowl topped with parsely

    Instant Pot Lemon & Parsley Cabbage has a buttery texture and mellow cabbage flavor spiked with parsley, lemon and garlic.

    sliced cooked instant pot cabbage in a bowl topped with parsley with lemon slices on the side this recipe

    I love the ease of chopping up cabbage and tossing it into the Instant Pot to cook. Add a little butter (or olive oil) and garlic + ½ cup water, and you've got yourself a healthy vegetable side dish.

    Parsley and lemon add a burst of flavor that brightens up the cooked cabbage.

    I also really like cooking heartier greens in my pressure cooker, like Instant Pot Collard Greens.

    What Does Pressure-Cooked Cabbage Taste Like?

    Cabbage cooked in your Instant Pot has a mild, slightly sweet cabbage flavor and a texture that is silky and tender.

    I like adding garlic for more flavor, but you can skip the garlic if you like.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    • wedges of raw green cabbage
      1. Quarter the Cabbage
    • quarters of sliced raw cabbage
      2. Cut into 1-inch slices
    • melting butter and garlic in an Instant Pot insert
      3. Add butter, garlic and ½ cup water
    • raw cabbage slices in an Instant Pot
      3. Add Cabbage

    Cooking Time for Pressure Cooker Cabbage

    I like to cook cabbage for only 2 minutes on high pressure in my Instant Pot, with a quick release right when the cooking time is done. The cabbage is tender but still has a slight firmness that you can stick a fork into. It won't have any crunchiness, but it also won't be limp and super-soft.

    If you like really soft, buttery braised cabbage then bump the cooking time up to 3 minutes on high pressure.

    How to Serve Pressure Cooker Cabbage

    Cabbage cooked in a pressure cooker is an easy side dish that's really versatile. Cooked cabbage pairs especially well with:

    • Ground meat
    • Sausage
    • Roasted meat (like pot roast or pork roast)
    • Roasted Chicken
    • Mashed potatoes
    • Rice
    • Pasta
    • Tofu

    More Simple Instant Pot Side Dishes

    • Instant Pot Orzo
    • How to Cook Garbanzo Beans
    • Easy Instant Pot Quinoa
    • Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
    • Instant Pot Turmeric Coconut Rice

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    bowl of sliced, cooked cabbage with lemon slices and chopped parsley

    Instant Pot Lemon & Parsley Cabbage


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Jenny Meier | Kitchen Skip blog
    • Total Time: 12 minutes
    • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    Instant Pot Lemon & Parsley Cabbage has a soft, buttery texture and mellow cabbage flavor spiked with garlic, lemon and parsley. It's a really easy way to cook cabbage for a quick and flavorful side dish.

    Total Instant Pot Cooking Time: 10 minutes to reach pressure + 2 minutes at high pressure + Quick release


    Ingredients

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    • 1 head cabbage
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter (or olive oil)
    • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (or dill)
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. Cut the cabbage into quarters. Cut away the core attached to the bottom of each quarter.
    2. Slice each quarter crosswise into pieces that are 1-inch wide. 
    3. Press the Saute button to heat the insert. When it is hot, add the butter and garlic. 
    4. Cook the butter and garlic just long enough to melt the butter and lightly brown the garlic (less than a minute)
    5. Add the water.
    6. Add the cabbage. A whole head will fill up ¾ of the pot.
    7. Lock the lid in place. Make sure the steam release valve is in the sealed position. 
    8. Press Manual/Pressure Cook and cook for 2 minutes on high pressure. This will make cabbage that is very tender but still has a slight firmness that you can stick a fork into. If you like really soft cabbage, then bump the cooking time up to 3 minutes on high pressure. 
    9. Quick release the pressure by immediately turning the release valve to venting when the cooking time is done.
    10. Stir the cabbage well to cover all the leaves in the flavorful garlic broth at the bottom.
    11. Stir in parsley and lemon. Add salt to taste 

     

    Notes

    This recipe is made in a 6-quart Instant Pot

    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 2
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: instant pot cabbage, cabbage, cooked cabbage

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    Comments

    1. Sisley White - Sew White

      May 04, 2021 at 7:53 am

      so many people don't like cabbage but not me! I love it. The idea of lemon and parsley sounds amazing.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Courtney

      May 04, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Thank you for sharing! We eat a lot of cabbage, but I'd never thought to make it in the Instnat Pot before. So good, and so easy! Loved the hint of lemon flavour too!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Wanda

      May 04, 2021 at 7:26 am

      I've been wanting to add more cabbage into our diets. Can't wait to try this in the IP!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Toni

      May 04, 2021 at 7:21 am

      I loved the soft and buttery texture of the cabbage! It is so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Alisa Infanti

      May 04, 2021 at 7:05 am

      The lemon really added a great flavour to the cabbage. So good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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