Swamp Cabbage

Name: Swamp Cabbage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped; 6 ounces smoked sausage, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 celery rib, chopped; 1 medium head cabbage, chopped; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14.1 ounces) hearts of palm, drained, roughly chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Swamp cabbage is a classic Sunshine State dish that includes hearts of palm cooked down with vegetables, meat and plenty of spice.

Ingredients

6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
6 ounces smoked sausage, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery rib, chopped
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.1 ounces) hearts of palm, drained, roughly chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven or large saucepot over medium heat. Add bacon and smoked sausage; cook until bacon is crisp, 6-8 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper and celery; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add cabbage, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper; cook until cabbage starts to wilt, 2-3 minutes. Add hearts of palm, diced tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer. Cover; cook until cabbage is tender, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 141 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Make cabbage a little more interesting with this southern version. Bacon, smoked sausage and hearts of palm are added to a cabbage mixture to create a smoky and flavorful meal. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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