If you are used to eating green cabbage, I encourage you to try the special flavor and nutrients found in red cabbage as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. It tastes great and you will also benefit from its rich concentration of health promoting vitamins A, C, and K. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups red cabbage, shredded
• 1 TBS lemon juice
• 5 TBS low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• Mediterranean Dressing
• 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 1 TBS lemon juice
• 1 medium clove garlic, chopped or pressed
• Sea salt, and pepper to taste
• Optional:
• 2 TBS grated ginger
• 1 TBS sesame seeds
• 5 drops tamari soy sauce
• 1 TBS chopped cilantro
• few drops of rice vinegar/rice wine

1. Quarter cabbage, slice into 1/4-inch strips, and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out the hidden health benefits of cabbage.
2. Chop or press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle cabbage with 1 TBS lemon juice before cooking to prevent it from turning blue.
4. Heat 5 TBS broth over medium heat in a stainless steel skillet. When broth begins to steam, add cabbage and cover. Sauté for no more than 5 minutes.
5. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss cabbage with the dressing ingredients and any of the optional ingredients you desire while it is still hot. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be made separately.)

Healthy Cooking Tips:

To mellow the flavor of garlic, add garlic to cabbage for the last 2 minutes of sautéing.