Low-Carb Garlic Parmesan Melting Cabbage
Tender roasted cabbage slices melt in a buttery garlic-Parmesan cream sauce for the ultimate low-carb comfort dish. Simple, hearty, and delicious—perfect as a side or topped with chicken for a full meal.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet or cast-iron pan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or tongs
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage cut into thick slices
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
- Optional: additional seasonings garlic or onion powder
- 2 pan-seared chicken breasts optional, for added protein
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare cabbage: Remove outer leaves, wash, and cut into 6–8 thick slices.
- Brown cabbage: Heat avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cabbage slices on both sides until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add creaminess: Stir in cream cheese and bone broth, whisking until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Add Parmesan: Whisk in Parmesan until sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine: Return browned cabbage to the skillet, spooning sauce over each slice.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 15–20 minutes, until cabbage is tender and creamy.
- Finish and serve: Top with a squeeze of lemon juice, chopped parsley, and extra Parmesan. Serve warm, optionally with pan-seared chicken breasts for a full meal.
Notes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Total Fat: 21 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Total Carbs: 15 g
- Net Carbs: 11 g