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Cabbage with Carrots

Photo of prepared Cabbage with Carrots
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong
Ready In: 25 minutes
Serves: 8
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVeganVegetarianLow Sodium
A quick and delicious side dish from Somalia that adds pretty color to your plate!

What you'll need

Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Large pot with lid (or slow cooker)
Spatula or spoon
Stovetop

Ingredients

Serves 8
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds whole
1 Onion large, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Ginger fresh, minced or 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 Green Chili Peppers with seeds removed and finely chopped (use 2 peppers for extra heat)
1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 head Cabbage small, cored and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
3 Carrots thinly sliced (about 1.5 cups)
3/4 teaspoon Salt

Directions

1.In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add mustard seeds. Cook until they start to pop a bit, but make sure not to burn them, about 30 seconds.
2.Add onion and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
3.Stir in ginger, chile, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
4.

Add cabbage, carrots, and salt. Mix well. Cover the pot and cook to desired doneness, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir a few times and scrape spices from the bottom of the pot to avoid burning them.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.75 cup

Serving Per Container 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4 g5%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 135 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 15 g5%
Dietary Fiber 5 g18%
Protein 2 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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