Curtido Cabbage Salvadore

This heart healthy recipe uses only a small amount of oil and salt.

• 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
• 2 small carrots, grated
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried, red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
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• 1/2 cup water

1. Blanch the cabbage with boiling water for 1 minute. Discard the water.
2. Place the cabbage in a large bowl and add grated carrots, sliced onion, red pepper, oregano, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.
3. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
4. Serve with Pupusas Revueltas.

Yield:8 servings--Serving size: 1 cup

Each serving provides:

Calories: 41
Total fat: 1 g
Saturated fat: Less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 293 mg
Calcium: 44 mg
Iron: 1 mg

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute