Low-Calorie Low-Calorie Side Dish Low-Calorie Vegetable Side Dish Low-Calorie Cabbage Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Mushrooms 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews Savoy cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and leeks are braised together in this earthy Italian side dish. By Perla Meyers Updated on September 25, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Braised savoy cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and leeks create this earthy side dish. Cabbage is a source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system.Topping with pancetta or bacon brings a flavor boost to the meal. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only 3 teaspoons butter, divided 1 ounce finely cubed pancetta, or bacon ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or water, divided, plus more as needed 6 cups thinly sliced Savoy cabbage 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed Directions Cut leeks in half lengthwise; rinse thoroughly under water. Cut crosswise into thin slices, place in a colander and rinse again. Heat 2 teaspoons butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat, add pancetta (or bacon) and cook, stirring, until almost crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon butter and the leeks to the pan. Season with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper and add 1/4 cup broth (or water); simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and the remaining 1/4 cup broth (or water); season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. (Check the cabbage after 5 minutes; if necessary, add more broth or water, a tablespoon at a time, to prevent scorching.) Stir in mushrooms; cover and continue simmering until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with the reserved pancetta (or bacon). Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 148 Calories 6g Fat 21g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 148 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 6g Protein 7g 13% Total Fat 6g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 1884IU 38% Vitamin C 38mg 42% Folate 125mcg 31% Sodium 375mg 16% Calcium 67mg 5% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 53mg 13% Potassium 452mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.