Creamy Savoy Cabbage with Pears

Savoy cabbage is blanched, lightly caramelized and then cooked in a cream sauce with pears. A delicious side that surely be a hit with your family.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• cayenne pepper to taste
• freshly ground nutmeg to taste
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 ripe pears - peeled, cored, and cubed
• 1 pound savoy cabbage, stalk removed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more as needed
• 1 tablespoon creamed horseradish
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage and briefly blanch, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Shred leaves finely.

Step 2

Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar. Add blanched cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, for about 3 minutes. Stir in horseradish and cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Add pears and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.