Mod Veg Kitchen: Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

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I love cabbage and apples together.

Ellen

 

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

 

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

 

Recipe By : The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen, Peter Berley p130

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter -- or olive oil

2 red onions -- about 1/2 pounds

- sliced into thin crescents

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon caraway seeds

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

3/4 cup water

2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 head red cabbage -- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds

- sliced into 1/2-inch strips

1 large firm apple: Rome - Crispin - Granny Smith --

peeled and sliced

- 1/2 inch thick

freshly milled black pepper

 

Served hot, this satisfying German-style dish is perfect for a

warming autumn or winter meal. At room temperature, it also makes a

colorful topping for bruschetta.

 

 

In a wide heavy saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the

onions, brown sugar, caraway seeds, and salt and saute, stirring

occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened.

 

Add the water, vinegar, cabbage, and apple.Raise the heat and bring

to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and braise for 25 to 30

minutes.

 

Uncover and cook over high heat for a few minutes until the juices

have reduced.

 

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

 

 

 

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 155 Calories; 7g Fat (36%

calories from fat); 4g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 16mg Cholesterol;

31mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 3 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat

 

 

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