Cabbage with bacon & onions

Cabbage with bacon & onions

Give your greens a bit of crunch with John Torode's speedy side - perfect for Sunday lunch

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Method

  1. Fry the onion in butter for 2 mins, then add the bacon and cook for a few mins more until golden.
  2. Stir in the cabbage and boiling water. Cook for 2 mins over a medium heat until wilted, then cover, turn the heat to low and cook for another 5 mins.
  3. Uncover and stir well; the cabbage should have a little colour. If not, increase the heat and cook for a few moments more. Season to taste.

PER SERVING

283 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 22 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 6g, salt 1.7 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2011.

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  • 04 November 2011

    Cherry ontop commented on this recipe

    Made a change with Sunday roast. Tasty!

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  • 04 November 2011

    Cherry ontop rated and commented on this recipe

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  • 16 November 2011

    Kate Marshall rated and commented on this recipe

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    Makes a change from boring cabbage! Smells lovely as it's cooking.

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  • 20 March 2012

    rachael rated and commented on this recipe

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    made this on Sunday, to go with my Mothers Day roast....it was really nice...not a big fan of cabbage, but with the onion and bacon is was really tasty, even the kids liked it!!!! It was enjoyed by all.Will make this again.

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  • 20 June 2012

    rachael commented on this recipe

    I always use this dish for my Sunday Roasts, and it is really nice...a good way to get the kids to eat their greens!!! Always enjoy it...infact my Dad thought I had bought it from Marks....was surprised when i told him I hadnt!!!

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  • 09 November 2012

    chocolicious rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious lunch with a few toasted pine nuts - rich in Dietary Fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron and Magnesium......ooops sorry!

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  • 28 January 2013

    StoneFruit rated and commented on this recipe

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    I am a cabbage lover and this is heavenly!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 onion , sliced
  • 50g butter
  • 200g smoked lardons , or diced bacon
  • 1 Savoy cabbage
  • 150ml boiling water
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PER SERVING

283 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 22 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 6g, salt 1.7 g

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