Broasted Cabbage

1/8 - 1/4 c. olive oil (adjust amount needed)
1/4 tsp. each: , pepper, salt

1/8 tsp. lemon juice

1 clove fresh garlic crushed and chopped
1 medium head cabbage
non stick cooking spray

pinch red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 350' F

Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.

Remove outer layers of cabbage and cut cabbage in half.

Rinse cabbage under cold water.

Peel, rinse, crush, chop garlic.

In a measuring cup combine; oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice. 

Mix well with a fork and pour over cabbage. Toss to coat.

Cut cabbage into wedges.

Place cabbage on baking sheet and pour oil over cabbage. Flip to coat and place pan in oven.

 

Bake for 20 - 35 min. Be sure to keep an eye on it to prevent burning. 

Halfway through cooking, remove baking sheet from oven and flip cabbage over.

Remove baking sheet from oven and place cabbage on a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil.

Serves 4 - 6.

Spring Cabbage Soup™

This is perfect for the early days of spring.

8 c low sodium beef broth 
2 c. stewing beef (cut into chunks)
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 - 2 cans (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 c chopped onions
1/8 - 1/4 tsp each ground black pepper, salt 
Pinch  crushed red pepper flakes
1 - 2 clove garlic crushed and diced
1/2  - 1 tsp dried parsley (adjust to taste)
1/2 head cabbage chopped

In a large pot combine ingredients. Bring to a boil for 10-15 min. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1- 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serves 8.

Easy Fried Cabbage ™

This an easy healthy version of the Southern classic. I've used unsalted butter, but you can use a vegan butter too if needed. 

1 small to medium head cabbage
1/4 - 1/3 c cold water
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper
1  1/2 T each: butter and oil

Remove outer leaves from cabbage, cut cabbage into quarters, rinse cabbage and pat dry.

Pre heat saute pan over medium high heat. 

Lower heat to medium. Add oil and butter. Add cabbage, salt and pepper. Saute cabbage for  7 - 10 min. Add water as needed. Cover pan with lid and cook for 5 min more or until done.

Serves 4