Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage
Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage is a delightful, comforting side dish that combines tender cabbage with rich, buttery goodness. This quick recipe transforms simple ingredients into a warm and aromatic dish, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. In just minutes, you can serve up this savory delight that complements any main course while impressing even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy it as a side or toss it into salads for an extra crunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage into quarters and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and melt the butter. Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring until fragrant.
- Add chopped cabbage to the pot, mixing to coat with the buttery mixture.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of steam after cooking.
- Serve hot, drizzled with melted butter from the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté chopped onions before adding cabbage. - Customize by adding bacon bits or red pepper flakes for extra crunch and heat. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.