Quick-Fermented Cabbage with Caraway and Ginger

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A probiotic-rich side dish made with simple fermentation for improved digestion. This Eastern European-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs shredded cabbage, fresh ginger, caraway seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Serves 4 Eastern European cuisine 45 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, and 1/2 tsp sea salt in a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Massage mixture for 2 minutes until cabbage releases liquid and becomes limp.
  3. Step 3: Pack firmly into a 1-cup jar, pressing down to submerge cabbage under liquid.
  4. Step 4: Cover with a lid and let sit at room temperature for 48 hours, burping daily to release gas.

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