By Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD

This quick pickled cabbage is one of the easiest ways to add fiber, crunch, and bold flavor to your meals. Cabbage is naturally high in fiber but extremely low in calories, making it a smart way to add volume and texture to salads, tacos, bowls, or grilled proteins while keeping meals balanced and satisfying.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Marinating Time: 4 hours
Servings: 10

INGREDIENTS (Serves 10)

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PREPARATION

1. Prepare the cabbage
   Dice the cabbage into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.

2. Salt the cabbage
   Sprinkle the cabbage with kosher salt. Toss well, press down slightly, and let sit for 30 minutes. This process draws out excess moisture and keeps the cabbage crisp.

3. Prepare the pickling brine
   In a saucepan combine the water, vinegar, and sugar.

4. Heat the brine
   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.

5. Fill the jar
   Add the garlic cloves, cabbage, and chopped carrots to a large airtight jar.

6. Add the brine
   Carefully pour the warm brine over the vegetables until fully covered.

7. Cool and refrigerate
   Seal the jar tightly and allow the mixture to cool.

8. Marinate
   Refrigerate and allow the vegetables to marinate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for the best flavor.

F-FACTOR TIP

Think of pickled cabbage as your fiber-boosting flavor upgrade. Adding it to meals increases volume and fiber, which helps support fullness while making dishes more exciting.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING

(Carbs from non-starchy vegetables adjusted per F-Factor journaling guidelines. Fiber rounded down.)