Seared cabbage with lemon and hazelnuts recipe

Name: Seared cabbage with lemon and hazelnuts
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil; ½ Savoy cabbage, trimmed, core discarded, finely sliced; ¼ lemon, juiced; 15g butter (optional); 20g hazelnuts, toasted and lightly crushed

Look forward to an extra special Sunday lunch for two with this delicious charred cabbage side dish. With a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts, revamp tender greens in an instant and pair with your favourite roast meats, such as lamb or pork, for a classic roast dinner with a surprising twist. Simply leave out the butter for a dairy-free version.

See method

Serves 2
15 mins to cook
119 calories / serving

Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Healthy

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Tesco Olive Oil 250Ml
1 tsp olive oil
£3.10
£12.40/litre
Tesco White Cabbage Each
Aldi Price Match
½ Savoy cabbage, trimmed, core discarded, finely sliced
£0.89
£0.89/each
Tesco Lemons Each
¼ lemon, juiced
£0.37
£0.37/each
Tesco British Unsalted Butter 250G
Aldi Price Match
15g butter (optional)
£1.85
£7.40/kg
Dr. Oetker Caramelised Hazelnuts 25g
£1.75 Clubcard Price
(£70.00/kg)
Offer valid for delivery from 29/09/2026 until 26/10/2026
20g hazelnuts, toasted and lightly crushed
£2.30
£92.00/kg

Method

Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat until very hot. Tip in the oil, then the cabbage in an even layer. Leave for 1-2 mins until slightly charred.Stir, then leave for 1-2 mins to char again. Repeat until the cabbage is tender and charred all over. Remove from the heat.
Season to taste, squeeze over the lemon juice and add the butter (if using). Stir to combine, then sprinkle with the hazelnuts.