Shredded Cabbage Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 large cabbage, coarsely shredded
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 salt to taste
1 fresh ground pepper
Recipe Preparation
Cook cabbage in a small amount of boiling water, until tender; drain.
Press out excess moisture or pat dry. Melt butter or MARGARINE in
skillet. Add nutmeg; stir to blend. Add cabbage; toss to coat. Add
salt and pepper. Food Exchange per serving: 1/2 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE +
1/2 FAT EXCHANGE CAL: 32
Source: The Complete Diabetic Cookbook by Mary Jane Finsand Brought
to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master
Servings: 1
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