Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 leek, cleaned and trimmed, white parts only chopped, trimmings reserved for Braised Fingerling Potatoes

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

2 small heads Savoy cabbage, stems removed, leaves torn

3 pods green cardamom, freshly ground (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add leek and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and cardamom, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is just wilted. Remove from heat and serve.