Cabbage Stir-Fry with Olive Oil

Cabbage cooks down fast in a hot pan, which makes this one of the quickest sides you can put together on a weeknight when time is short.

Black pepper does the seasoning here instead of salt, a swap that fits neatly into a kidney-friendly way of eating, and a splash of water added partway through helps the cabbage steam just enough to soften without losing its bite. Garlic, sautéed briefly at the start, keeps the dish from tasting plain.

Stir-fry just until the cabbage is tender but still has some crunch, then serve it hot as a simple side.