Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage with Lemon and Parsley Recipe
Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage is a quick and flavorful side dish made by pressure cooking chopped cabbage with butter, garlic, lemon zest, and broth in an Instant Pot. This recipe delivers tender, buttery cabbage with a bright citrus hint, perfect for a comforting and easy vegetable accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 head of cabbage, chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Chopped butter, for serving
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine broth and seasonings: Add the unsalted butter, chicken or vegetable broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, whole peppercorns, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Add cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage pieces on top of the liquid mixture in the Instant Pot.
- Seal the Instant Pot: Close and lock the lid, making sure the steam release valve is set to the “Sealing” position to prepare for pressure cooking.
- Pressure cook: Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes to cook the cabbage until tender.
- Release pressure: When cooking is complete, press the Cancel button, then carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to “Venting” to release all steam before opening the lid.
- Stir cabbage: Open the lid once the pressure is fully released and stir the cabbage to mix the flavors and butter evenly.
- Season: Taste and season with additional salt and freshly ground pepper as desired.
- Serve: Serve the buttered cabbage with lemon wedges, extra butter, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top for garnish and added freshness.
Notes
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if you prefer softer or firmer cabbage.
- Extra butter added at serving enhances richness and flavor.
- Leftover cabbage can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
Keywords: Instant Pot, buttered cabbage, easy side dish, pressure cooker cabbage, quick vegetable recipe, lemon cabbage
