Cabbage Rice – Low Carb Africa

Cabbage rice (a.k.a. cabbage) is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that’s a great alternative to cauliflower rice with just 7 net carbs. You can easily double it for a filling and nutritious meal.

❤️ Why I love cabbage rice

If you hate cauliflower, or want a change from the cauliflower synonymous with keto and low-carb diets, try this stir-fried cabbage rice instead. It soaks in quickly.

For this cabbage rice, finely chop the cabbage or chop it like rice grains in a food processor. Similar to cauliflower rice, but less chewy. Cabbage is also a great way to add fiber, vitamin c and vitamin b6 to your diet. Get this recipe into your rotation.

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To make cabbage rice, food processora large nonstick skillet, a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula.

🧾 Ingredients used

• vegetable: Contains cabbage, red bell pepper, and green onion. The peppers give this recipe a slightly sweet and pleasant flavor and also provide a slight crunch.
• Olive oil: Necessary for frying vegetables, avocado oil again coconut oil Instead.
• spices: bouillon powder, black pepperand salt.

🔪 How to cook cabbage rice

1. First, wash and dry the cabbage. You don’t want it to be too soggy, so it’s important that this step absorbs any excess moisture.
2. Cut the cabbage into medium-sized pieces with a knife. Also chop the red pepper and green onion.
3. Then add the chopped cabbage food processor Use the chop/pulse function to finely shred. Set aside when done.
4. Heat the sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the finely chopped green onions and green peppers, and fry. Frying the red peppers infuses this dish with incredible flavor that you will fall in love with completely.
5. Add cabbage, black pepper, bouillon powder, and salt and sauté until tender.
6. Stir the cabbage mixture intermittently and let stand over medium heat for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

This recipe uses green cabbage instead of red cabbage. I haven’t tried the red cabbage so I don’t know how it will be, but if you do, leave a comment or tag me on Instagram. I would love to see your work!

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🥫 Storing and Reheating

Allow the warm cabbage-rice mixture to cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. If you are using this recipe for meal prep, add the remaining rice to individual meal prep containers, then add your favorite protein on top of the rice. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until hot.

💭 Tips and variations

• After washing the cabbage before cutting, dry it with a soft cloth as much as possible before cutting.
• If you’re finely chopping in a food processor, use the pulse function to avoid chopping too finely and becoming muddy.
• Do not cover the pot or pan with the cabbage. The cabbage will soften quickly, but you need to evaporate as much moisture as possible.
• Feel free to add green chilies, cayenne pepper, or red chili powder for a little more heat.
• This recipe uses green cabbage instead of red cabbage. I haven’t tried the red cabbage so I don’t know how it will be, but if you do, leave a comment or tag me on Instagram. I would love to see your work!

🍽️ What can you eat cabbage rice with?

Cabbage rice is a great accompaniment to marinated beef, grilled chicken, fried fish, or any other protein of your choice. Here are some delicious main dishes.

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fried chicken drumstick

instant pot chicken thighs

keto sticky chicken

air fryer chicken breast

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cabbage rice

Cabbage rice (also known as rice cabbage) is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that’s a great alternative to cauliflower rice with only 7 net carbs. You can easily double it for a filling and nutritious meal.

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course: Snacks, side dishes, appetizers

cooking: Africa

Preparation time: Ten minutes

Cooking time: Ten minutes

total time: 20 minutes

Serving: 3

calorie: 177kcal

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procedure

• Wash and dry the cabbage.

• Chop the cabbage and put it in a food processor.

• Chop finely using the chop function.

• Cut the red pepper and green onion into small pieces.

• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, add the paprika and green onions, and sauté over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes.

• Add cabbage, salt, black pepper, and bouillon powder and sauté until tender.

• Stir and leave on medium heat for 5 minutes.

• Serve and enjoy!

Note

This recipe serves 3 and has 7g net carbs.

• After washing the cabbage before cutting, dry it with a soft cloth as much as possible to keep it moist.
• When finely chopping in your food processor, use the pulse function to avoid chopping too finely and becoming mushy.
• Do not cover the pot or pan with the cabbage. The cabbage will soften quickly, but you need to evaporate as much moisture as possible.

nutrition

calorie: 177kcal | | carbohydrates: 12g | | protein: 3g | | obesity: 14g | | saturated fat: 2g | | Polyunsaturated fat: 2g | | Monounsaturated fat: Teng | | cholesterol: 1mg | | sodium: 634mg | | potassium: 365mg | | fiber: Fiveg | | sugar: 7g | | Vitamin A: 1434IU | | Vitamin C: 107mg | | calcium: 70mg | | iron: 1mg

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