You Know, That Garlicky Cabbage & Snow Pea Thing

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 0

Garlicky Cabbage and Snow Pea Stir Fry

You Know, That Garlicky Cabbage & Snow Pea Thing

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 tablespoon butter
	1/2 white onion , very thinly sliced into half-rings
	salt and pepper
	1 tablespoon garlic , minced
	1 cup snow peas , washed and ends snipped
	1/2 head napa cabbage , 1/4-inch slices ( aka Chinese cabbage )
	1 teaspoon soy sauce ( to taste )

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You Know, That Garlicky Cabbage & Snow Pea Thing is an easy-to-make, healthy, and delicious meal that can be prepared quickly for any meal. This dish highlights the sweet and crunchy snow peas and the tender-crisp texture of the napa cabbage stir-fried with garlic and soy sauce. It is a vegetarian dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course by adding rice or noodles. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend brunch.

Instructions

1.	Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thinly sliced onions and sauté for 2 minutes or until softened.
2.	Add garlic to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3.	Add snow peas to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes or until snow peas are crunchy but slightly cooked.
4.	Add sliced napa cabbage to the skillet and stir everything together well. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until cabbage has wilted and is slightly cooked.
5.	Remove from heat and add soy sauce. Mix well and serve hot.

PROS

Quick and easy to prepare and cook.
The combination of napa cabbage and snow peas brings a variety of textures and flavors to the dish.
Perfect as a side dish or paired with rice or noodles as a main course.

CONS

The dish can be quite garlicky so adjust garlic amounts to personal taste preference.
Overcooking the snow peas can make them mushy and soggy.
Cabbage can produce a strong odor while cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cabbage is low in calories and high in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber. Snow peas are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and are low in calories. Garlic has compounds that have been linked to reduced risk of certain cancers and improved heart health. Soy sauce is a source of protein, iron, and minerals.