Healthy Recipe:

Recipe: Spicy red cabbage

  • High fiber = at least 5 g of fiber per serving
  • Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving
  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving
  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving
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Dietitian's tip: Red cabbage — a cruciferous vegetable with dark red or purple leaves — has a tougher texture and a slightly sweeter flavor than does green cabbage. To save time, shred the cabbage in advance and store in a sealed bag in the refrigerator until ready to use.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds red cabbage, cored, quartered and shredded
    • 2 medium onions, chopped
    • 1 tart apple, cored, peeled and chopped
    • 1 cup pitted prunes
    • 1 garlic clove, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • Ground nutmeg, to taste
    • 1/2 cup water

Directions

In a large pot, add all of the ingredients. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add water as necessary to prevent the cabbage from drying out. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve either warm or cold.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: About 1 cup
Calories108 Sodium36 mg
Total fattrace Total carbohydrate25 g
Saturated fat0 g Dietary fiber5 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g Protein2 g
Cholesterol0 mg   
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges Dash Eating Plan Servings

 

References
  1. Mayo Clinic, University of California-Los Angeles, and Dole Food Company, Inc. Encyclopedia of foods: A guide to healthy nutrition. San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press; 2002:221.
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