Cabbage-Onion-Sweet Pepper Medley

Get your veggies in this tasty rainbow medley of red, green and yellow peppers, onions and cabbage. Perfect as a side dish or vegetarian meal.

Medium cabbage onion sweet pepper medley wide enlarged

: Serves 4 (1 serving = ½ cup)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh red bell pepper
  • ½ cup fresh green bell pepper
  • ½ cup fresh yellow bell pepper
  • ½ cup fresh onions, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh cabbage, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories 70 cal
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 52 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Protein 1 g
Phosphorus 29 mg
Potassium 208 mg
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g
Calcium 26 mg

Directions

  1. Cut bell peppers into 2-inch-long thin strips.
  2. In large nonstick skillet, combine bell peppers, onion and cabbage, tossing gently.
  3. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously.
  4. Add to vegetable mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve immediately.

Contributed by: Ivy Boudreaux, Registered Dietitian, Fresenius Medical Care Loop, Chicago, Illinois. Originally published in Renal Culinary Gourmet Cookbook.