Red cabbage, apples a hit for the holidays

We’ve simplified Red Cabbage and Apples, a Christmas dinner staple, for a more delectable holiday recipe.

Red Cabbage and Apples

2 tablespoons margarine or butter

1 medium red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced

1 medium (about 1 3/4 pounds) head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 -inch chunks

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1. In deep nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in cabbage, apples, water, sugar, vinegar, cloves and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 10 minutes or just until cabbage and apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook 5 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.

“ Each serving: 55 calories, 2g total fat, 130mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 1g protein.

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