Red Cabbage with Caraway

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The ease of preparation and limited ingredients of this red cabbage recipe, along with the enticing colorful contrast of black rice (or oriental noodles or brown rice), make this side dish recipe ideal for turning into a quick and easy main dish.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head red cabbage, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 cups water, plus more as needed

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Put cabbage into a large pan. Pour 2 cups water over the cabbage. Sprinkle olive oil, cider vinegar, and caraway seeds over the cabbage.

  2. Place a cover on the pot. Turn heat to medium. Cook cabbage, stirring once or twice while cooking and adding water as needed to maintain steaming action, until tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes:

Serve as a side dish or as a main dish with black rice, organic brown rice, or Oriental buckwheat noodles.

This is excellent topped with cubes of tangy cheese, such as Pepper Jack or Havarti with horseradish and chives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87 Calories
5g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 80mg 89%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 354mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.