Braised Red Cabbage with Green Olives

Mediterranean Nutritionist

Braised Red Cabbage with Green Olives

A quick and easy way to enjoy the beautiful color of fresh red cabbage.

  1. 1 1/2 pound head red cabbage
  2. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  3. 2 tablespoons water
  4. 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  5. 1/2 cup chopped green olives
  6. 1/4 cup capers
  7. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  8. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Remove outer leaves from the cabbage and slice into 1/4-inch strips discarding the core. In a Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and cook stirring for 5 minutes. Stir in the water and vinegar. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the olives, capers, salt, and pepper.

Serves 6

NUTRITION

Per 2/3 cup cabbage
  1. Calories: 90
  2. Fat: 6 g (0 g EPA, 0 g DHA, < 1g ALA)
  3. Saturated Fat: 1 g
  4. Cholesterol: 0 mg
  5. Sodium: 513 mg
  6. Carbohydrate: 9 g
  7. Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  8. Sugars: 4 g
  9. Protein: 2 g
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