Sauteed Cabbage with Garlic and Lime

This is a quick and delicious side dish that pairs well with chicken and other main dishes.

Ingredients:

1 small green cabbage
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
Salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 lime (juice)
Serve with creamy feta or tahini (sesame paste) sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. With a sharp knife, remove the core of the cabbage, making a right angle cut at the point where the stem meets the leaves. Thinly slice the cabbage or shred it in a food processor. If the cabbage seems wet, drain it.
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the kale, onion, and garlic. It will seem like the pan is crowded at first, but the vegetables will soon warm up and wilt.
3. Add a generous pinch of salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced cilantro. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is completely tender and caramelized.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle with lime juice. You can also drizzle with feta or tahini (sesame paste).

Yield: 4 servings
Recipe: themediterraneandish.com