Low Fat Braised Cabbage with Cranberry Beans Rice Recipe

Low Fat Braised Cabbage With Cranberry Beans Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 head large green cabbage, thinly shredded, 8 to 9 cups
• 28 ounces defatted reduced-sodium beef broth, chicken or vegetable broth , 3 1/2 cups
• 1 pinch salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cups cooked cranberry beans, roman or red kidney beans
• 1 cup medium-grain rice, preferably arborio
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over low heat.
2. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. If the onions begin to stick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
4. Stir in shredded cabbage, 1 cup of the broth and a pinch of salt.
5. Cover the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
6. Stir in beans and the remaining 2 1/2 cups broth; bring to a simmer.
7. Add rice and salt to taste.
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and most of the broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
9. Add a little more water or broth if needed.
10. Sprinkle with pepper before serving.
11. Makes about 6 cups, for 4 servings.
12. Calories per serving: 16 grams protein grams fat1 grams saturated fat, 73 grams carbohydrate; 605 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 4 grams fiber

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