SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH
APPLES
 
1 to 2 tbsp. safflower or vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 lb. red cabbage, cored and shredded
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 tbsp. apple cider or red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. raisins
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. apple juice
2 tbsp. mild-flavored honey
Sea salt to taste
1 c. plain lowfat yogurt

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan and add the onion. Saute, stirring, over medium heat until the onion begins to brown, and ad the cabbage.

2. Saute a few minutes (add more oil, if necessary) and add the apples, vinegar, raisins, and spices, and stir together well. Add the beer or apple juice and honey, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper and remove from the heat. Let cool a moment and stir in the yogurt. Serve at once over hot cooked grains such as bulgur or kasha. Serves 4.

 

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