Saya’s Accidental Low-Fat Warm (Or Cold) Cabbage Salad

"I was attempting to make a batch of German Warm Cabbage that was lower in fat and calories than the recipe that I had was. That recipe called for 1/4 lb. of fried bacon, along with the grease that resulted from the frying. Not to go into all the ugly details, but my attempt to use Pam and Baco-Bits didn’t turn out too well. Apparently for the recipe to work, as was written, it needed both the bacon and the bacon grease – ingredients that I hadn’t used. My failed attempt resulted in the potential waste of a perfectly fine head of cabbage, as well as all the other ingredients I had used to make what had ended up being a flop! Not one that likes to waste food, I decided to go in a different direction with the ‘flopped’ yet somewhat prepared ingredients – not knowing if it would be worth eating at the end. As it turned out, the salad that resulted from my efforts was pretty good! And, low in fat and calories to boot! Hope you like it!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
6 cups
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Step 1: Shred Cabbage (medium shredding; no large chunks); set aside.
  • Step 2: Using a large stock-pot, sautéed chopped onions and minced garlic in Pam Spray until onions are somewhat transparent. (Use a much Pam Spray as needed to prevent sticking.).
  • Step 3: Pour the apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, Splenda, poppy seeds and black pepper into the stock-pot w/ the already sautéed onions and garlic. Bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Step 4: Add cabbage. Over a medium heat, cook the cabbage (stirring frequently so that the cabbage rotates into the broth setting on the bottom of the pot). Once the cabbage is done (about 45 minutes to an hour), move on to step 5. NOTE: The broth will reduce to the point of almost disappearing – you want the cabbage to be moist - so, don’t cook to completely dry.
  • Step 5: Once cabbage is done, add the Baco-Bits, lower temperature to simmer. Cook for another few minutes; then serve.
  • The end result is a low-fat and calorie, sweet and sour cabbage salad. The first time I made this, I served it warm, and my husband had third helpings! An added bonus was that we discovered that the refrigerated leftovers made a nice cold salad as well!
  • Enjoy! But don’t forget to let me know what you think!

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My husband and I recently retired and we are now busier than we ever were when we worked! Our retirement home is in the process of being built and we can't wait to move in! We both love a good meal! And, we both have a sweet tooth as well! Still, we both have to watch our weight. About a year and a half ago we joined Weight Watchers and have both lost 60 plus pounds (it is a great program). We discovered that it is close to impossible to maintain a healthy weight, while eating out too often. Soooo, we now treat ourselves with the occasional splurge of an evening out to dinner - but, for the most part we eat at home. We have both been surprised at the amount of food we can eat, as well as how good low-fat, low calorie meals can taste (not to mention the savings!)! On occasion I post a recipe that I 'created' out of the necessity of trying to eat healthier meals. I hope you benefit from my postings! If you do and/or if you have any comments or suggestions on my postings, I'd love to hear from you! Until then, God Bless and keep it healthy! Saya
 
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