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A serving of sautéed spiced cabbage, garnished with fresh cilantro and drizzled with lime juice, is beautifully plated, ready to be enjoyed as a delicious keto meal.

Keto Cabbage Rice Recipe

This Keto Cabbage Rice is a flavorful, low-carb alternative to traditional rice. Infused with spices, garlic, and a hint of lime, it’s light, satisfying, and perfect for any keto meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine keto, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 70.92 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large skillet or pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • ½ chopped tomato
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Finely shred the cabbage using a knife or food processor.
    A fresh green cabbage sits on a wooden cutting board, its vibrant leaves intact. A sharp knife lies beside it, ready to finely shred the cabbage for the recipe.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    A large skillet on medium heat with avocado oil shimmering as it warms, signaling it’s ready for sautéing. The oil glistens under the light, preparing for the next step.
  • Sauté the onion, jalapeño, and garlic until fragrant and softened.
    Chopped onion, diced jalapeño, and minced garlic sizzle in a hot skillet, turning soft and releasing their rich, fragrant aroma, building a flavorful base for the dish.
  • Stir in the chopped tomato, tomato paste, cumin, and salt, cooking for 2 minutes.
    A spoon stirs chopped tomato, tomato paste, cumin, and salt into the softened onion and jalapeño mixture, blending into a rich, deep-colored, and aromatic base.
  • Add the shredded cabbage and stir well to coat with the spices.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
    A wooden spoon stirs the sautéed cabbage, now tender but not mushy, with steam gently rising from the skillet, enhancing the dish’s rich aroma.
  • Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lime juice.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
    Freshly shredded green cabbage is added to the skillet, its vibrant leaves beginning to wilt slightly as they absorb the flavorful spiced tomato mixture.