Spicy Delicious Fried Cabbage with Turkey Bacon

The title says it all! Cabbage is fried with turkey bacon, onion, and garlic with a touch of cayenne to make you remember it! I love this recipe because it's simple, quick and so delicious! It is a great recipe because you can adjust any of the ingredients to suit your own taste or mood. It is delicious with a side of cornbread or jasmine rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 128 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or to taste
• 6 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large head green cabbage, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in an extra-large frying pan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add bacon; saute until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in cabbage and garlic. Cook and stir until cabbage begins to wilt, about 10 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper and paprika; sprinkle in vinegar.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cabbage reaches desired texture, 8 to 12 minutes.