Bacon Pecan Cabbage

Bacon Pecan Cabbage is a colorful healthy side with both green and red cabbage sauteed with bacon. This low carb side has so much flavor.

Cabbage is one of my favorite low carb veggies. Especially cabbage cooked with bacon. It tastes truly fantastic.

This easy low carb side dish is hearty enough to eat as a main dish, but also goes great with chicken or pork. I love the combination of 2 kinds of cabbage in this dish, but you could use all one or the other. The bacon adds a wonderful saltiness and smokiness. A little garlic adds some more flavor and toasted pecans add a buttery crunch.

This keto-friendly side is a cinch to prepare and can be made in under 20 minutes.

My favorite thing about cabbage is how easily it picks up the flavor of other things. It totally soaks up all of the bacon and garlic flavor. Plus when it is sauteed, it develops a slight sweetness that I love.

Tips for Making Bacon Pecan Cabbage:

• The cabbage will initially take up a ton of space so use the biggest pan you have.
• If you have leftovers, try adding a fried egg and serving for breakfast.
• Use all green cabbage or all red cabbage if you wish. It won’t be as colorful, but will still taste awesome.

More Low Carb Side Dishes:

• Lemon Butter Broccoli
• Low Carb Fried Cabbage and Bacon
• Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
• Mashed Fauxatoes

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Bacon Pecan Cabbage

Bacon Pecan Cabbage is a colorful healthy side with both green and red cabbage sauteed with bacon. This low carb side has so much flavor.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Keyword low carb

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves

Instructions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet and add cabbage. Once the cabbage cooks down some, add the garlic.

3. Stir cabbage frequently and cook until it softens to your liking.

4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the bacon and pecans and serve.

Recipe Notes

To toast pecan halves, place them in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant. This will take about 4 to 5 minutes. This step can be done while the cabbage is cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Bacon Pecan Cabbage

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 22mg7%

Sodium 254mg11%

Potassium 440mg13%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 8g16%

Calcium 79mg8%

Vitamin C 74mg90%

Vitamin A 878IU18%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe Source: adapted from The Paleo Kitchen

Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and can vary based on brands of products used, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.

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