Red cabbage with apples

This recipe combines two nutritious colorful fall favorites, apples and red cabbage (often available year-round). Who says you can’t add a bit of sweetness to make it more fun? The holidays are all about color and flavor. This combination is super-crunchy, sweet and refreshing. You can even serve it warm, if desired.

Ingredients
2 cups apple juice or cider
2 TB apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp allspice
3 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 cup grated fresh apple (red or pink-hued of your choice)
pinch of salt

In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the juice or cider, vinegar and allspice to a boil. Add other ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts (per 1/4 recipe)
96 calories
<1 g fat
24 grams carbohydrate
1 g protein
3 g dietary fiber
85 mg sodium

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