Braised Cabbage with Apple and Mustard
A gorgeous complement to meats and fish, this earthy blend of cabbage and apple makes a great side dish.
Ingredients
2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter
2 cups (500 mL) onions, peeled and finely sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2-1/2 tsp (12 mL) salt, divided
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tbsp (30 mL) grainy mustard
3 cups (750 mL) apples (Northern Spy, McIntosh or Cortland all work well), peeled and julienned
10 cups (2.5 L) Savoy cabbage (approx. 1 small head), quartered and finely sliced
1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk
1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream
Directions
In a large pot over medium-high heat melt butter. Add onions, thyme and season with 2 tsp (10 mL) salt and 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent; add mustard and stir to combine. Add apples and cabbage and stir gently.
Add buttermilk and cream, decrease heat to medium and cover. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until cabbage is soft but not mushy. Season with remaining salt and pepper and serve.
Nutritional information
Per serving (makes 8 servings)
200 calories
4 g protein
15 g total fat (9g saturated fat)
17 g carbohydrates
4 g fibre
50 mg cholesterol
890 mg sodium
890 mg sodium
%RDI:
Iron 4%
Calcium 10%
Vitamin A 30%
Vitamin C 50%
I love the look of this recipe as I eat cabbage regularly and it is nice to have a new recipe but I wouldn't choose because of the CREAM.. Not that healthy really??