Keep it in the family
Fancy a variation on the Brussel sprout this Christmas, but want to keep it in the family?
This dish is packed with the same punch as the beloved spout, but this forgotten member of the cruciferous family will have you go back for more. And its ok, you can do because it is so good for you. Cabbage, as well as Brussels sprouts appears to guard cells against the very first onslaughts that progress to full fledged cancer.
This is an old Eastern European recipe, dead easy and really scrummy – almost meaty.
Recipe:
3 white onions, finely sliced
20g butter
1 tablespoon organic, odourless coconut oil
1 small pointed white cabbage, finely sliced
2 tablespoons smoked paprika (this really makes the difference)
200g cooked spelt noodles – similar to Pad Thai noodles
Method:
1. Slice the cabbage finely, lay out on a flat surface and sprinkle with half a tablespoon of sea salt or Kosher salt.
2. Allow to stand for 20 minutes, and then pat dry the cabbage, removing any excess liquid.
3. In the meantime, heat the butter and the oil in a heavy based saucepan
4. Add the sliced white onion to the heated butter
5. After 5 minutes reduce the heat to a small flame and add the paprika to the onions.
Allow to cook slowly for 15 minutes (the onions will be soft and discoloured – not burnt)
6. Now add the cabbage, cover with a lid and leave to cook for 40-50 minutes until the cabbage is soft.
7. Add the cooked noodles
8. Jazz it up by sprinkling a teaspoon of fresh thyme or fresh parsley on the top.
Trust me, this is so simple but very tasty and über nutritious.
Tags: Brussels Sprout, cabbage, christmas, nutrititious, recipe
