Looking for a simple but healthy fall side dish?
I decided to make a simple side that was colorful, healthy and delicious.
I braised red cabbage and then tossed it with grated apples, walnuts and seeds. I also made a variation with broccoli raab!
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The grated apple and the apple cider vinegar added a touch of sweetness to the pungent broccoli raab. I am a fan of strong tasting greens. I'm sure you could substitute a milder green like baby spinach.
You also can make with without the greens as in the top photo!
Powerhouse of Nutrients!!
They say we should eat a rainbow of colors and this deep purple vegetable is loaded with flavonoids and sulphur compounds- both which may be protective against cancer. In addition, red cabbage has Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, a good amount of fiber, low fat and low calories.
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They are defiantly high energy foods! If you make it with a green, well even more good healthy immune boosting and nourishing nutrients.
Add in the healthy fat from the nuts, and the raw apple- you've got one healthy side dish!!!
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| This version was made with broccoli raab My recipes always meet gluten free, vegetarian, and or vegan standards!
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 2 points for the walnuts- if you leave them off it's zero
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Ingredients:
1/4 of a small head of red cabbage, sliced
1 tablespoon of walnuts
1 large organic grated apple ( with skin)
1 teaspoon of cumin seeds or caraway seeds
olive oil spray
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Directions:
Grate the apple and soak it in the apple cider vinegar ( or lemon juice) and set aside.
Spray a skillet with olive oil spray or oil of choice. Add cumin or caraway seeds and the cabbage. Sautee quickly tossing frequently for about 2 minutes. Stop before the cabbage is completely soft and turns color. I like the cabbage crisp and deep purple. Remove the cabbage from the skillet. In a mixing bowl toss cabbage, soaked grated apple an any liquid, walnuts. Eat immediately.
So delicious! I have been eating lots of cabbages, but mostly raw. This gently stirfried red cabbage with walnuts looks fantastic and perfect for the season.
ReplyDeleteYes, as the weather becomes cooler, I like my vegetables cooked.
DeleteJust adore this recipe. For me the bitterer the better that's why I love arugula and Brussels sprouts. Thanks for sharing the fabulous vegan dish. Throw in some beans and it becomes a main.
ReplyDeleteNancy,
DeleteI feel the same way- I really like my greens on the pungent bitter side. I love your idea of adding some beans- maybe chickpeas!
Pretty and delish! Red cabbage is a vegetable that I frequently forget about. Thanks so much for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteShirley
Shirley,
DeleteRed cabbage is so healthy and such a high energy food- I usually grate or chop some into our salads!
This looks great. I have all the ingredients and I am definitely in the mood. In fact was craving a “something“ like this. Will let you know within an hour or two how it came out.
ReplyDeleteI like your variations with the red sauerkraut..sound healthy and delicious
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This looks both beautiful and delicious. I happen to really like cabbage, so I’m going to give this a try. I’m always looking for new ways in which to use cabbage.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of purple cabbage especially and I love the color combination of the purple and greens
DeleteWOW! it looks so delicious!
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