Description
A comforting, low-carb twist on the German classic, this dish pairs tender caramelized cabbage with fluffy, gluten-free dumplings made from almond and coconut flours. Rich in flavor, easy to prepare, and keto-friendly, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- For the Cabbage:
- 1 medium head of green cabbage (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Low-Carb Dumplings:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: grated Parmesan or melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft. Add cabbage and caraway seeds (if using), stirring well. Cook for 10–15 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer while making dumplings.
- Make dumpling dough: In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream. Combine wet and dry ingredients into a soft dough. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Cook dumplings: Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle simmer. Shape dough into walnut-sized dumplings and drop into water. Simmer 6–8 minutes until they float and are firm. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Combine: Add dumplings to the cabbage mixture and toss gently to coat. Cook together for another 5 minutes to blend flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and optionally add Parmesan or melted butter.
Notes
- Use a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil) when cooking dumplings to prevent breaking.
- Rest the dumpling dough to allow coconut flour to absorb moisture and improve texture.
- Caraway seeds are optional but add classic German flavor.
- Add a splash of cream or sour cream to the cabbage for a richer version.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
