Instant Pot Sauteed Cabbage with Onion and Garlic Recipe
A quick and flavorful Instant Pot recipe for perfectly tender cabbage sautéed with garlic and onions, enhanced with buttery richness and seasoned with salt and pepper. This easy side dish cooks in minutes and pairs well with a variety of meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small head of green cabbage, cored and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Fats
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter along with the sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion turns translucent. Be sure not to burn the garlic or onion to keep the flavors fresh and balanced.
- Add Liquids and Butter: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the Instant Pot. This will provide moisture and flavor to the cabbage as it cooks.
- Prepare for Pressure Cooking: Place the chopped cabbage on top of the broth and butter mixture in the pot. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing to prepare for pressure cooking.
- Pressure Cook Cabbage: Cook the cabbage on high pressure (manual mode) for 7 minutes. Once the cooking time completes, press cancel and carefully perform a quick pressure release by opening the valve after the pin drops completely.
- Finish and Season: Remove the lid, then season the cabbage with salt and fresh ground black pepper to your preference. Use a slotted spoon to serve, allowing excess liquid to drain off. Enjoy as a buttery, tender side dish.
Notes
- Using fresh ground black pepper enhances the flavor more than pre-ground pepper.
- Be cautious when sautéing garlic, as it can burn quickly and become bitter.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a different flavor profile.
- Leftover cabbage can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
Keywords: Instant Pot cabbage, sautéed cabbage, pressure cooked cabbage, quick cabbage side dish, buttery cabbage
