Easy Summer Lunch

Good afternoon everyone!

Today I want to talk about a couple of things...
1. Farmer's Market! If you have never been to one, go. They are amazing. It is really a great way to be involved with your community, support local farmers, and go home with LOTS of fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers for super cheap!

The other thing is just today's recipe: Simple Cabbage with Mushrooms

I don't think this even qualifies as a recipe it is so simple, but it takes about 10 minutes and is great for a light lunch, or you can add to it and it is easily a beautiful dinner. There aren't a lot of ingredients and the flavors of the mushrooms and cabbage really blend well together.

1 small head of green cabbage, cleaned and cut into small pieces
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 cup baby Portabella mushrooms
salt and pepper
butter

Directions:
In a large skillet (with a lid is helpful) saute onions in butter until translucent over medium/high heat. Add in chopped cabbage and stir to coat with butter. Cover for about 3 minutes. Cabbage should be very pretty green now, add in the mushrooms, salt, and fresh cracked pepper, give it a good stir. Cover for another 1-2 minutes.

That's it for the cabbage...

To complete the meal I like to serve this either with some lightly boiled new potatoes, or with brown rice.

If using potatoes, leave them whole, boil them for about 5-6 minutes, and add them to the skillet when you add the cabbage. If using rice, add a bay leaf to the cooking water for some extra flavor, and add a dash of soy sauce or vinegar.

Slice up a fresh, juicy tomato to go along with it (tomatoes and soy sauce are a really great flavor combo...)

Plate it up. Simple, delicious, and a beautiful plate!