PIEROGIES WITH RED CABBAGE & APPLE

Pierogies With Red Cabbage & Apple image

Provided by Manami

Categories Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thin slices
10 ounces shredded red cabbage (1 bag)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup apple juice
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 granny smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
16 ounces frozen potato and onion pierogies (1 box of Mrs T's)

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium until hot.
Add onion & garlic; cook 5 minutes or until golden and softened, stirring frequently.
Increase heat to medium-high; add cabbage, cider, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper & pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; cover and cook 5 minutes or until cabbage begins to wilt.
Stir in apple; cover and cook 5 minutes or until cabbage is very tender.
Meanwhile, in covered 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil with 1/2 cup water to simmering on medium.
Add frozen pierogies; cover and cook 5 minutes.
Uncover and cook 10 to 12 minutes longer or until pierogies are heated through and pale golden on both sides.
Serve pierogies on cabbage mixture, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.
Calories 305; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 550mg(yikes!); Total Carbohydrate 52g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Protein 6g & Calcium --.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 20.7, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.6, Protein 1.4