Microwave Cabbage Recipes

MICROWAVE RED CABBAGE WITH BACON AND CARAWAY SEEDS

Steps:

• Line a large heatsafe plate with 4 sheets of paper towels. Lay the bacon slices side-by- side on top of the paper towels, then top with 2 additional sheets of paper towels. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Check the bacon to see if it is cooked through and crispy. If not, cook in 1-minute intervals until the bacon is crispy. Reserve.
• Put the butter, shallot and caraway seeds into a large heatsafe glass bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute to melt the butter. Add the cabbage, apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the melted butter and stir to combine. Cover with a vented lid or plastic wrap with 6 small holes poked in it. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Carefully uncover and stir the cabbage. Cover again and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the largest parts of the cabbage are wilted and tender, 10 to 15 additional minutes.
• Use a pair of tongs to transfer the cabbage to a serving platter; discard any extra liquid in the bowl. Roughly chop the bacon and sprinkle over the cabbage. Serve immediately.

STEAMED CABBAGE RECIPE 2 WAYS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the sliced cabbage in a small microwave-safe casserole dish.
• Add 1/4 inch of water.
• Cover and microwave on high for 8 minutes. (If your microwave doesn't have a turntable, rotate the dish 1/4 turn halfway through cooking.)
• Drain the water from the dish.
• Add the butter and salt. Serve and enjoy.
• Fill a large pot with water and set a steam basket or metal colander on top of the pot. The water in the pot should be just below the basket.
• Bring the water to a boil, then add the sliced cabbage to the basket.
• Cover the basket with a lid and steam until the cabbage is tender and crisp. Most cabbage takes about 5 to 8 minutes. Some varieties like napa, bok choy, and savoy cabbage may only take 3 to 5 minutes. (If using a colander, be sure that you leave a little space so the steam can escape. Tilting the lid works quite well.)
• Remove the cabbage from the basket and add butter and salt.
• Serve and enjoy.

MEAT CABBAGE CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE VERSION)

Steps:

• 1. Break up meat into a microsafe baking dish. Microwave for about 3 minutes at HIGH power until meat loses its pink color. Stir and turn meat once.
• 2. Add onion. Microwave another 3 minutes until onion is soft.
• 3. Add butter. Stir until melted.
• 4. Add carrot. Stir well to blend.
• 5. Microwave for 1 minute at HIGH power until carrots are soft. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• 6. Layer cabbage on top of meat mixture.
• 7. Mix spaghetti sauce, Worcestershire sauce and chives. Pour over top. Cover.
• 8. Microwave at HIGH power for 10 minutes. Stir once or twice and press down slightly.
• 9. Microwave another 3 to 4 minutes.
• 10. Add cheese on top. Microwave, uncovered until cheese is melted.
• 11. Serve with a green salad or boiled potatoes for a more substantial meal.

MICROWAVE CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• You will need a deep, heavy microwave safe cooking dish- such as a round Corningware casserole (no lid).
• Put butter in casserole and heat for 40 seconds on HIGH heat (or until melted).
• Add cabbage, onions, scallions, salt, pepper, and sugar.
• Cook on HIGH 4-6 minutes.
• Add the broth and cook on HIGH another 15 minutes.
• Add the warm milk (I remove the soup from the microwave and heat up the milk for 1 minute or so in a glass measure).
• Stir in the carrots and return to the microwave to heat on HIGH 3-4 minutes.
• Test for seasonings- add more salt, pepper, or sugar if needed to suit your tastes.
• You may need to adjust cooking times for your microwave- if cabbage is not tender enough yet, keep microwaving in 3-4 minute intervals on HIGH,stirring, until veggies are cooked to your liking.

MY MICROWAVED CABBAGE

Steps:

• 1. Rough cut cabbage, however much you want or need, into a microwave safe bowl.
• 2. Salt and pepper to taste. Lightly sprinkle with onion and/or garlic powders (optional), not enough to overtake the flavor of the cabbage.
• 3. Drop teaspoons of butter or margarine on top of cabbage, you judge for your taste.
• 4. Microwave for 2-3 minute intervals until it reaches your desired level of "doneness". I like mine to be firm but not crunchy.
• 5. This gives the cabbage a light, but very flavorful taste. Enjoy!

PICKLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place cabbage into a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and mix to distribute. Let stand for 20 minutes, mixing with your hands every few minutes.
• Pour out excess salt water from the cabbage. Add vinegar and sugar; mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours.