Cabbage in sage butter

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Cabbage is not everyones favorite vegetable, but it is very nutritious.

Overcooked cabbage can develop a flavour and texture which many people do not like. The secret is to shred the cabbage finely, then cook it for a very short time. The cabbage then has a subtle, sweet taste. Combined with a herb and garlic butter, this makes a delicious side vegetable.

Ingredients

1 cabbage
25g butter
2 cloves garlic
6 fresh sage leaves (or a good pinch of dried sage)
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Crush the garlic and chop the sage leaves (if using fresh).

  2. Melt the butter in a small pan and gently cook the garlic, sage, salt and pepper for a few minutes.

  3. Finely shred the cabbage. Place in pan, cover with boiling water and simmer for just 2 minutes.

  4. Drain and serve the cabbage, pouring a little of the sage butter over each portion.

Serve immediately.

Any herb could be used, but the savory flavor fo sage seems particularly good.

This recipe is for 4 servings.