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High Protein Creamy Cabbage Alfredo

High Protein Creamy Cabbage Alfredo 18g Protein Bliss

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A lighter twist on Alfredo pasta, using sautéed cabbage ribbons as noodles and a creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese sauce.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and sliced into thin ¼-inch ribbons
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (2%)
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 34 tbsp hot low-sodium vegetable or chicken bone broth

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add cabbage ribbons, toss to coat. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until tender and golden-brown.
  3. Meanwhile, add cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to a blender. Blend on high until velvety. If too thick, add hot broth 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable.
  4. Turn off the heat completely and move the skillet away from the burner.
  5. Pour the blended sauce over the warm cabbage. Use tongs to gently toss, allowing residual heat to warm the sauce without curdling.
  6. Transfer to bowls, top with extra black pepper and Parmesan, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Turn off heat completely before adding sauce to prevent curdling.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing, Blending
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg