Description
A quick, wholesome, and comforting one-pan dish combining tender cabbage, creamy white beans, and savory smoked turkey bacon, enhanced with aromatic onions, garlic, and natural seasonings for a balanced and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped into roughly one-inch strips
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Slice the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Chop the cabbage into roughly one-inch strips. Drain and rinse the white beans so they are ready to use.
- Sauté the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked turkey bacon pieces and cook until they start to crisp, releasing their smoky flavor into the pan.
- Cook Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onions to the skillet with the bacon and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add Cabbage and White Beans: Toss in the chopped cabbage and white beans. Stir everything together and allow the cabbage to soften, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Season and Finish: Pour in apple cider vinegar (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir well to combine all flavors, then cook for an additional 3 minutes. Finish by sprinkling fresh herbs on top before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning and proper caramelization.
- Use fresh cabbage for better texture and sweetness.
- Season gradually to layer and balance flavors.
- Let the dish sit after cooking to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add fresh herbs last to preserve their bright flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: sausage cabbage skillet, white beans, smoked turkey bacon, quick dinner, one-pan meal, healthy skillet, plant-based protein, comforting food
