Brightly Community Cookbook: Northern Virginia Food Rescue's Simple Sautéed Cabbage

At Northern Virginia Food Rescue, food recovery is about more than reducing waste, it’s also about improving community health. The team sees firsthand how access to fresh, nutritious food can improve well-being, especially in communities like Prince William County, where food insecurity has reached 43%.

This four-ingredient sautéed cabbage reflects that philosophy perfectly — minimal, wholesome, and incredibly versatile. It’s a recipe built for ease and efficiency, showing that flavorful, nutritious meals don’t need complexity to shine.

Recipe: Sautéed Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Slice cabbage into thin ribbons, discard core.

2. Melt butter with olive oil in a large pan.

3. Add cabbage and stir occasionally as it cooks down.

4. Sauté until golden, lightly caramelized, and tender.

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