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Cabbage Stir Fry

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups shredded or chopped cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet).
  3. Add celery and onion. Cook 4 to 7 minutes until soft.
  4. Add cabbage, green pepper, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the cabbage sweats.
  5. Add tomato just before serving.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • If you don't have tomatoes, try adding 3/4 cup cooked, sliced carrots instead.

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