Braised Cabbage

Name: Braised Cabbage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 1/2 medium head cabbage (about 5 cups), chopped; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 25 mins.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Braised cabbage is sauteed then cooked slowly with broth and cider vinegar for a tender side dish with rich flavor. A pinch of red pepper flakes brings a fiery kick.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1/2 medium head cabbage (about 5 cups), chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cabbage, onion and carrots; cook 4-5 minutes or until slightly soft. Stir in chicken broth, vinegar, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer.
Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes. Stir in sugar, red pepper flakes and if desired, caraway seeds.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

Cabbage is braised in olive oil, chicken broth and cider vinegar for a savory, tender result. With a few dashes of crushed red pepper flakes, this version also has some heat. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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