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Sweet and Spicy Cabbage

Source of Recipe

America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook" by Katherine E. Younker

SWEET-AND-SPICY CABBAGE

Note: Honey provides 5 g Carbohydrate, or the 1/3 Other Carbohydrate Exchange in this recipe. A sugar substitute can replace the honey and eliminate the "Other Carbohydrate Exchange."

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Yield: 4 servings

- 1 large pear or apple
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 red onion, cut into thin wedge strips
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/2 small Savoy cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon liquid honey
- Salt

Cut pear into quarters and core (not necessary to peel). Thinly slice, then cut slices in half.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add pear, onion and hot pepper flakes; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add cabbage and stir-fry for 1 minute more or until wilted.

Stir in rice vinegar and honey; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Season with salt to taste; serve immediately.

One serving equals: Calories: 125, Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrate: 17 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 16 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg ++++ Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat