Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Mushrooms

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Savoy cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and leeks are braised together in this earthy Italian side dish.

By Perla Meyers

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only
3 teaspoons butter, divided
1 ounce finely cubed pancetta, or bacon
¼ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or water, divided, plus more as needed
6 cups thinly sliced Savoy cabbage
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed

Directions

Cut leeks in half lengthwise; rinse thoroughly under water. Cut crosswise into thin slices, place in a colander and rinse again.
Heat 2 teaspoons butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat, add pancetta (or bacon) and cook, stirring, until almost crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon butter and the leeks to the pan. Season with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper and add 1/4 cup broth (or water); simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add cabbage and the remaining 1/4 cup broth (or water); season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. (Check the cabbage after 5 minutes; if necessary, add more broth or water, a tablespoon at a time, to prevent scorching.) Stir in mushrooms; cover and continue simmering until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with the reserved pancetta (or bacon).

Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148	Calories
6g	Fat
21g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 7g	13%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Vitamin A 1884IU	38%
Vitamin C 38mg	42%
Folate 125mcg	31%
Sodium 375mg	16%
Calcium 67mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 53mg	13%
Potassium 452mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Mushrooms

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