Indian-Spiced Cabbage and Beans
Tender cabbage and beans are simmered with ginger, serrano, and an aromatic blend of cumin, fennel, mustard, fenugreek, turmeric, caraway, cardamom, and asafoetida. Lime juice adds a bright finish to the warm, earthy spices, making this a satisfying side or light vegetarian meal for a weeknight table.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Indian-Spiced Cabbage and Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the ginger and serrano pepper for about one minute, until softened. Season with caraway, cumin, fennel, mustard, fenugreek, turmeric, and asafoetida; cook until fragrant, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the cardamom pods and cabbage. Season with salt and mix well.
- 2
Pour in the water and lime juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Pour the beans over the cabbage, cover, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat. Remove the lid and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Calories 180.86 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.39 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 25.51 g 9%
- Total Fat 8.24 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 214.64 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 9.23 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 2.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 99.07 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.53 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 633.72 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 8.51 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 46.62 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Indian Spiced Cabbage and Beans is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asafoetida, Canola Oil, Caraway Seed, and Fennel Seed. Each serving provides about 180.86 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Indian-Spiced Cabbage and Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Asafoetida, Canola Oil, Caraway Seed, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek Seeds. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Indian-Spiced Cabbage and Beans?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 180.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Indian-Spiced Cabbage and Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Indian-Spiced Cabbage and Beans healthy?
- Indian-Spiced Cabbage and Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 180.86 calories and 7.39 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 214.64 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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