Let Red Cabbage Help You Lose Weight

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Cabbage is loaded with vitamins and minerals and it has plenty of fiber too. There are only about 17 calories in a cup of cabbage so be sure to add it to your diet.

German Red Cabbage

1 med. red cabbage, shredded
1 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. artificial sweetener
5 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
3 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. caraway seed

In a large frying pan, sautè the chopped onion in margarine. When it softens a bit, add everything but the caraway seed. Simmer for half an hour, add the caraway seed, and serve hot.

Red Cabbage & Cranberries

2 Tbsp veg. oil
1 thinly sliced onion
1 1/2 pounds red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups cranberries
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp salt

In a very large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sautè the onion until tender & translucent. Add the cabbage and mix it well. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. You want the cabbage to wilt and the cranberries to pop open. Salt & pepper to taste. Serve warm.