I made Mark Bittman's delicious and deliciously simple Red Cabbage with Apples. True to form, I made a few tweaks. I could barely taste the clove, so I upped the recommended amount. I thought I could peel the apples while the cabbage cooked, but I was wrong. You'll need to stir the cabbage frequently to avoid scorching and add a bit of water or stock if necessary. The pink brains need your attention, and they're worth it.
This dish is bright and tangy with a hint of sweet. Curling up with an overproduced sci-fi miniseries and a bowl of red cabbage and apples will cleanse any lingering junk-food guilt that may linger from a weekend food frenzy or holiday sweets-fest. And it tastes so good, you may forget you're being healthy.
From How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman Yields 12 1/2-cup servings
- 1 tbsp canola oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 head red cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and shredded
- 3 medium - large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 4 - 5 cloves
- 1/2 cup veggie stock
- salt and pepper to taste
- Core and shred the cabbage. Peel, core, and chop the apples into chunks.
- In a large sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cabbage and cloves, and cook for 20 minutes or until soft. Stir often and be careful of scorching.
- Add veggie stock and apples. Stirring frequently, cook for another 10 to 15 minutes or until apples are soft (or the texture you like).
- Fish out cloves (if you can find them) and serve alongside a hearty main dish.
- Dig in; and if you end up eating it all, it's okay. It's sooo good for you.
Approximate Calories, Fat, Fiber, and Price per Serving 66.1 calories, 2.67g fat, 2.75g fiber, $0.35
Calculations 1 tbsp canola oil: 120 calories, 14g fat, 0g fiber, $0.08 1 head red cabbage: 352 calories, 2g fat, 24g fiber, $2.00 3 medium Granny Smith apples: 312 calories, 0g fat, 9g fiber, $2.00 4 - 5 whole cloves: negligible calories, fat, and fiber, $.02 1/2 cup veggie stock: 10 calories, 0g fat, $.10 salt and pepper to taste: negligible calories, fat, and fiber, $.04 Totals: 794 calories, 32g fat, 33g fiber, $4.24 Per serving (totals/12): 66.1 calories, 2.67g fat, 2.75g fiber, $0.35
tags: vegetarian, vegan, pareve
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