Cabbage, White Bean, and Tomato Skillet

Makes 4 servings

This simple skillet is built from pantry ingredients and vegetables. Serve it on its own or with bread, rice, or another grain. Use canned beans for convenience or cooked beans you have stored safely.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive or other cooking oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced, optional
• 1/2 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup water or lower-sodium broth, as needed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or red wine vinegar
• Chopped parsley, optional

Method

1. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic if using and stir for 30 seconds.

2. Add cabbage and a splash of water. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until it begins to soften.

3. Stir in tomatoes, beans, oregano, paprika, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, adding a little water or broth if the pan becomes dry.

4. When cabbage is tender to your liking and the mixture is hot throughout, finish with lemon juice or vinegar. Add parsley if desired.

Flexible variations

Use kale in place of some cabbage, add sliced mushrooms with the onion, or serve the skillet over a grain. Canned tomatoes and broth vary in sodium, so compare labels and season to taste. For a different texture, mash a few beans against the side of the skillet to thicken the sauce.

Refrigerate extra portions promptly in shallow containers and reheat until hot throughout. Check packaged ingredients for allergens and follow safe storage directions. This recipe is an everyday meal idea, not a therapeutic diet.

Sources and further reading

• 4 Steps to Food Safety
• Food Safety by Type of Food

Health disclaimer

This article is for general education only. Its information and suggestions are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and may not be right for everyone. Ask a qualified health professional for advice that fits your health, medications, and needs before changing your diet, exercise, supplement use, or care.