Braised Red Cabbage with Lentils & Toasted Sesame – Lentils.org

Braised Red Cabbage with Lentils & Toasted Sesame

  By lentilsorg      

September 2, 2015

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  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 30 Minutes

  • 10 Minutes

    30 Minutes

    40 Minutes

  • Yields: 8
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Directions

  1. HEAT a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add canola oil and sauté onions and garlic until golden. Add apple and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chili flakes and cabbage and stir. Add in vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and stock and stir once again. Place the lid on pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. ONCE the cabbage is fully cooked and tender, add sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Season with salt. Stir in cooked lentils and chopped cilantro.
  3. GARNISH with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil

2 cups (500 mL) sliced onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 Gala apple, cored & sliced thinly

¼ tsp (1 mL) chili flakes

1½ lbs (750 g) thinly sliced red cabbage

3 Tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar

¼ cup (60 mL) honey

2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce

1⁄3 cup (75 mL) vegetable or chicken stock

1 Tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil

2 Tbsp (30 mL) toasted sesame seeds (reserve some for garnish)

½ tsp (2 mL) salt

1½ cups (375 mL) cooked green lentils

3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (reserve some for garnish)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
Calories170
Sodium390 mg
Potassium373 mg
Protein4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar10 g
Total Fat4.5 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Carbohydrates20 g
Dietary Fiber4 g