17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Recipe German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

Serving Size 4

1 head Red Cabbage quartered, core removed and sliced thinly

4 Apples cored & peeled, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 c Red Wine (alcohol will burn off during cooking)

1/2 c water

1/4 c Apple Cider Vinegar

6-8 packets Sweetener (or more for desired sweetness)

4 whole cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

2 bay leaves

Using a Dutch Oven, saute the onion in olive oil till slightly translucent. Add the chopped apples and continue to saute for 1-2 minutes. Add chopped red cabbage, wine, water, apple cider vinegar, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves. Cook covered simmering gently for about 1 hour or until cabbage is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in Sweetener till well blendend.

Recipe makes four ample servings. Counts as one fruit allowance.

Alternative Serving Options:

For Cycle 1, you could omit one apple and add one serving size chopped prunes for a little added sweetness.