This healthy cabbage dish features caraway & apples

With zero cholesterol or saturated fat, this braised cabbage dish is as good for your heart as it is delicious. Plus, you can make it in just three easy steps. Here's how:

• 10 ml (2 tsp) canola oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 ml (3⁄4 tsp) caraway seeds
• 500 g (1 lb) green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice wine vinegar or cider vinegar
• 2 ml (1⁄2 tsp) salt
• 2 small crisp red apples such as Gala or Empire, cored and cut into small cubes
• 5 ml (1 tsp) honey
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Serves 4.

1. Heat oil in large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and caraway seeds. Sauté until onion is softened, or about five minutes.
2. Stir in cabbage, vinegar and salt. Cover. Cook just until cabbage wilts, or about four minutes. Uncover. Increase heat to high. Add apple and honey. Cook, stirring frequently, until apple is crisp-tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, or four to six minutes.
3. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with walnuts, if using, and serve.

Per serving:

• 67 Calories
• 2 g Protein
• 2 g Fat
• 0 g Saturated Fat
• 0 mg Cholesterol
• 13 g Carbohydrates
• 4 g Fibre
• 212 mg Sodium

• Cabbage has a bad name simply because it has a history of being overcooked.
• Whatever the type of cabbage, always cook it very briefly and drain it well.
• The simplest technique for cooking all types of cabbage is to first slice or chop it. Then, steam it over boiling water until it is barely tender, about five minutes. Drain well.
• Just before serving, sauté in a little butter or olive oil to heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

This unique dish is a powerhouse of nutrients. The only challenge is cooking up the cabbage. Take extra care when frying it up to make sure it's the perfect texture and taste.