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Cabbage Stir-Fry

Quick and easy lunch or dinner option packed with veggies and ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes: 5 Cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups shredded or chopped cabbage
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet).
  4. Add celery and onion. Cook 4 to 7 minutes until soft.
  5. Add cabbage, green pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the cabbage sweats.
  6. Add tomato just before serving.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • If you don’t have tomatoes, try adding ¾ cup cooked, sliced carrots instead.

Comments

The flavors blended very well. Tasted simple and fresh. This recipe was a great way to use the leftover cabbage in my refridgerator!

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