Cabbage and Apples

I found this "heart-healthy" recipe in a book by Zorba Paster (the doctor with a show on NPR). It is very tasty and might even be added to our Thanksgiving menu. This serves 4 and takes about 40 minutes (10 minutes prep and 30 minutes of simmering).

• 2 T Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 Granny Smith apples, coarsely chopped
• 1T Flour
• 1 C Water
• 1/2 C Red wine vinegar
• 2 T Sugar
• 1 medium Green cabbage, shredded
• 1 Bay leaf

1. Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. Add onion and apples, and toss to coat.
3. Stir over medium heat until the onion is limp
4. Sprinkle on flour and continue stirring until mixture "foams." (I didn't ever really get a "foam."
5. Pour in water and vinegar.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Stir in sugar.
8. Add cabbage, stirring to coat.
9. Drop in bay leaf.
10. Reduce heat and cover.
11. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until cabbage is crisp-tender.
12. Remove bay leaf
13. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.