Description
A comforting low-carb German cabbage and dumplings recipe passed down from generations, featuring tender sautéed cabbage seasoned with caraway seeds and hearty almond flour dumplings cooked together in a skillet. Perfect as a nostalgic midwestern comfort food with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cabbage and Seasoning
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dumplings
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook Cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage and caraway seeds. Continue cooking until the cabbage is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Prepare Dumpling Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Mix until a dough forms that can be shaped easily.
- Shape Dumplings: Form the dough into small dumplings approximately the size of a walnut.
- Cook Dumplings with Cabbage: Add the dumplings to the skillet on top of the cabbage. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are firm and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the dish hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley for color and flavor.
Notes
- For added spice, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the cabbage while cooking.
- Incorporate cooked bacon or sausage for extra protein and flavor.
- Stir in a dollop of sour cream just before serving for a creamier texture.
- For vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of olive oil to sauté onions and garlic.
- Pairs well with green salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, or sauerkraut for a traditional touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: German cabbage and dumplings, low carb cabbage recipe, almond flour dumplings, Midwestern comfort food, German dumplings, low carb German recipes
