Featuring Napa Cabbage, the March Pick of the Month

Sesame Cabbage & Mushrooms

Napa cabbage is a versatile and nutritious vegetable with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Its tender, crisp leaves make it a delightful addition to a variety of dishes. Whether you’re using it in a fresh salad, stir-frying it with garlic and soy sauce, or incorporating it into a hearty soup, napa cabbage can enhance your meals with its subtle taste and appealing texture. Boasting both flavor and nutrition, napa cabbage is a fantastic choice for any culinary creation.

Explore napa cabbage at your local grocery store!

Prep Time: 5 minutes.

Cook Time: 10 minutes.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided.
  • 6 ounces button or shitake mushrooms.
  • 4 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute mushrooms until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add cabbage and saute for 2 more minutes.
  4. Remove skillet from heat. Mix in remaining sesame oil, soy sauce and black pepper. Stir well.
  5. Top with cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve with a protein of your choice.

What’s so Great About Napa Cabbage?

  • Napa cabbage is high in vitamin C and is a good source of dietary fiber.
  • Napa cabbage has a milder flavor than other cabbage varieties.
  • This type of cabbage becomes sweeter as it cooks.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Napa Cabbage?

  • Add napa cabbage to soup, casserole, stir fry salad, ramen and noodle dishes.
  • Steam, saute or roast cabbage for a quick and nutrient-dense side dish.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Choose a cabbage that has crinkly leaves that are loosely packed.
  • Storage: Store unwashed cabbage in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.
  • Preparation: Rinse under running water before preparing.
  • Cooking: Enjoy raw, braised, steamed, roasted or sauteed.

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 133.
    • Total Fat: 11 g.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 6 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 2 g.
    • Protein: 3 g.

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