Pour 2 Eggs On Sliced Cabbage For A Hearty Breakfast, Lunch, Or Dinner

We seldom tire of eating cabbage. We're not trend-chasers, but we can't argue with the viral popularity of this cruciferous veggie — it's abundantly nutritious and delicious. You might have seen us cooking cabbage up Polish-style with egg noodles to make it more filling, but we've hit upon another great ingredient pairing that enhances our meals. Turns out that a pair of eggs and shredded cabbage work together in a variety of ways to make a meal that's dense in protein, fiber, and antioxidants ... and super yummy and versatile to boot! Best of all, this meal absolutely slaps at any time of day — it works just as well as a filling breakfast as it does a wholesome lunch or dinner, especially when served with complementary sides.

All you have to do is shred cabbage (use a mandoline or a sharp knife and watch your fingers!), sauté it in a pan, and pour whisked eggs over the top. There are a few options for how to cook this. Rustic-style, it takes on the consistency of a frittata or a veggie-forward take on a customizable three-ingredient egg bake. If you want to take the time to corral your eggy cabbage into a proper shape, it takes on the guise of a pancake or keto-friendly "bread" not dissimilar to the Japanese street food okonomiyaki, which is traditionally made with cabbage and loaded in toppings. We've seen social media content creators go absolutely wild with some of these preparations, and it inspires us to get creative in our own kitchens!

Simply seasoning eggs and pouring them over sautéed cabbage will make a scrumptious dish. If you want to round it out, serve this hash over rice, quinoa, or toast. When presented as a pancake-type item, we've also seen it used as the "bread" for a breakfast sandwich stuffed with ham and cheese.

Adding some ingredients to your cabbage and eggs can look as complicated or simple as you'd like, but it really stands to improve your meal. Remember how we upgraded sautéed cabbage with a dash of Creole seasoning? That shaker of Tony Chachere's in your spice cupboard can go a long way to zing up a dish, and that includes cabbage with eggs. Any seasoning blend stands to tilt your plate in an interesting direction, whether you opt for Italian seasoning, garam masala, adobo, or even poultry seasoning — the nutmeg in the latter really adds warmth to eggs.

We've also seen shredded carrots added to your cabbage before cooking. This not only increases the colorfulness of your dish with vibrant orange, but those carrots add nutrition and a bump of sweetness. You might also grate in some onion and/or bell pepper. Honestly, cabbage and eggs are both accommodating vehicles for several different flavors. To add unctuousness and craveability, we might swing in the other direction and pile cheese and crumbled bacon into our hash. Honestly, the sky's the limit when it comes to versatility with this great meal.