Fermented Garlic Cabbage & Carrot Slaw

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A gut-friendly side dish that reduces bloating by introducing probiotics without added sugars. This Eastern European-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 735 minutes, pairs shredded cabbage, carrots, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 720 min Serves 2 Eastern European cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sea salt over the vegetables.
  2. Step 2: Massage the salt into the vegetables with your hands for 3 minutes until they release liquid and soften slightly, about 2-3 minutes of firm rubbing.
  3. Step 3: Pack mixture tightly into a clean 1-quart jar, pressing down firmly until liquid covers the vegetables (add 1 cup filtered water if needed). Seal with a lid and let sit at room temperature for 48 hours until bubbles form and the smell is tangy.

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