This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Whole Cabbage is melt-in-your-mouth tender and bursting with flavor. Infused with garlic, lemon, butter, and Parmesan, it’s a simple yet elegant side dish that practically cooks itself. Perfect for holidays or hearty weeknight dinners.
PREP TIME 10minutes mins
COOK TIME 8hours hrs
TOTAL TIME 8hours hrs 10minutes mins
COURSE Comfort Food, Side Dish, Slow Cooker Recipes, Vegetables
CUISINE American
SERVINGS 6 servings
CALORIES 180 kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium whole cabbage
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Start by cutting out the core of the cabbage so that the leaves stay intact but can easily absorb flavors.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Place the whole cabbage in your slow cooker. Pour the garlic-parmesan-lemon butter mixture evenly over the cabbage, making sure to get some in between the leaves.
- Sprinkle the cabbage with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the slow cooker around the cabbage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and infused with all the flavors.
- Carefully remove the cabbage from the slow cooker and transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
NOTES
This dish pairs beautifully with roast chicken, pork chops, or grilled sausages. If you’d like a bit of heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes when making the butter mixture.
NUTRITION
Calories: 180kcal
