Sautéed cabbage doesn’t need to be boring.  Caramelized onions add a deep sweetness and cooking the carrots until slightly charred concentrates the flavor.  The apples add a tart fruity-ness that make this a fun family dish.

Sautéed cabbage with carrots and apples serves 4-6 people

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion

3 carrots

1 small cabbage

1 apple ( I used a Fuji apple)

½ cup water, chicken broth or apple juice.

Salt

Ground ginger (optional)

Slice the onions, carrot and cabbage.

Heat the oil in a large skillet.  Cook the onion over medium heat until it’s caramelized.  Add carrots and cook until they are tender and a little bit brown.  Add sliced cabbage and water (or broth, or apple juice) to the pan and stir. Cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat until everything is tender and liquid has cooked out. Slice the apple.  Push the contents of the pan to one side; add the apple to the empty side and sauté until golden. Add salt and ginger (if using) and serve.