Sautéed Cabbage and Apple Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring crisp cabbage and tart apple slices accented with fragrant ginger and garlic. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green cabbage, granny smith apple, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 medium, thinly sliced granny smith apple
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 thinly sliced medium granny smith apple to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cabbage softens but remains crisp and apples are tender.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes over the stir-fry. Toss everything for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.