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Cabbage and Eggs Skillet (Quick & Easy)

This quick cabbage and eggs skillet is a savory, veggie-packed scramble you can whip up in under 10 minutes—perfect for any meal of the day.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 to 2½ cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix, cabbage + carrots
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten*
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Optional toppings

  • Herbed yogurt sauce
  • Hot sauce or chili oil
  • Sliced avocado or a dollop of guacamole or salsa
  • Crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • Chopped scallions or fresh herbs, like dill or parsley
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning or sesame seeds
Ingredient Details to Know
*Egg swap options: Use all egg whites (4 to 5), liquid egg whites (½ cup), 1 whole egg + 3 egg whites, or any combo that works for you. The original version calls for 2 whole eggs, but 1 whole egg + 3 whites gives you more protein with less fat and calories.

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the coleslaw mix and sauté for about 4 minutes, until it wilts and softens, and lightly browns.
  • Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the beaten eggs right on top of the sautéed cabbage. Use a spatula to gently stir and scramble everything together until the eggs are just set, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add toppings of your choice.

Notes

• Make it a bowl: Serve over greens, warm quinoa, or a slice of toasted whole-grain bread.
• More veggies are always welcome! Toss in mushrooms, onions, zucchini, or chopped spinach if you have extras to use up.
• Meal prep tip: Sauté the cabbage ahead of time and store in the fridge. When ready to eat, heat it up in the pan, add eggs, scramble, and go!
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 280Carbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gTotal Fat: 19g— Unsaturated Fat: 15g— Saturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 6g— Natural Sugar: 6g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin A: 14740IUVitamin C: 30mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.