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This buttery cabbage is pan fried with salty capers and anchovies, zesty lemon and a hint of spicy dried chilli.

This makes a great side dish to a protein of your choice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup cabbage, savoy, raw
  • 2 anchovies anchovy canned
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon, whole pieces capers
  • ½ teaspoon hot chili pepper, dried, with seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cabbage and add to a small saucepan of boiling water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until fork tender, drain completely and set aside to steam dry.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over a low/medium heat. Thinly slice the garlic and add to the skillet along with the capers and roughly tear in the anchovies. Sweat for a minute or two until fragrant and the anchovies have dissolved.
  3. Add the cabbage, lemon juice and chili flakes. Stir well and cook for a few minutes more so that the cabbage is tender and well coated in the butter and seasonings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 44.5kcal/186.3kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 3.2g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 3.4g (per serving)
  • Protein: 1.6g (per serving)