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Braised Red Cabbage with Lentils & Toasted Sesame

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil

    2 cups (500 mL) sliced onion

    3 garlic cloves, minced

    1 Gala apple, cored & sliced thinly

    ¼ tsp (1 mL) chili flakes

    1½ lbs (750 g) thinly sliced red cabbage

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar

    ¼ cup (60 mL) honey

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce

    1⁄3 cup (75 mL) vegetable or chicken stock

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) toasted sesame seeds (reserve some for garnish)

    ½ tsp (2 mL) salt

    1½ cups (375 mL) cooked green lentils

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (reserve some for garnish)

Directions

  1. HEAT a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add canola oil and sauté onions and garlic until golden. Add apple and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chili flakes and cabbage and stir. Add in vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and stock and stir once again. Place the lid on pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. ONCE the cabbage is fully cooked and tender, add sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Season with salt. Stir in cooked lentils and chopped cilantro.
  3. GARNISH with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 170
  • Total Fat 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 20 g
  • Dietary Fibre 4 g
  • Sugar 10 g
  • Protein 4 g
  • Sodium 390 mg
  • Potassium 373 mg
  • Folate 59 mcg

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