Green Cabbage and Mushrooms

· 6 Servings

Cabbage is a true vegetable treasure, widely underappreciated. It is low-cost and highly nutritious. Along with the other cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale), cabbage provides significant amounts of fiber, vitamin C and an important class of nutrients called indoles. Research on indoles is focusing on their ability to protect against both breast and prostate cancer. An additional bonus in this savory side dish is the mushrooms. Use the more flavorful (and healthful) shiitake mushrooms if you can find them.

Ingredients:

· 1 small green cabbage, cored and diced, about 6 cups
· 1 cup vegetable stock
· 1 medium onion, diced
· 1/2 pound mushrooms (shiitake or oyster, if possible)
· 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed into 1/4 cup cold water
· 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
· 1/2 teaspoon paprika
· Salt and black pepper to taste
· 1 tablespoon Virgin Coco de Manila Culinary Lauric Oil

Instructions:

1. In a covered pot over high heat, steam the cabbage in the stock for 5 minutes until it is just wilted and still bright green. Remove from heat and remove cover.
2. While the cabbage cooks, heat the virgin coconut oil in a large skillet or wok, and sauté the onion and mushrooms until they brown. Add the cabbage and heat through, mixing well. Stir the cornstarch mixture well and add it to skillet. Bring mixture to boil, stirring, until liquid thickens. Reduce heat and season to taste with dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per serving:

· 74 calories · 3 g total fat (1 g sat) · 0 mg cholesterol · 10 g carbohydrate · 2 g protein · 1 g fiber · 150 mg sodium

Recipe adapted from DrWeil.com.