British Food Fortnight - Scalloped Cabbage au Gratin

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Scalloped Cabbage au Gratin

Recipe from World Cancer Research Fund: www.wcrf-uk.org

Ingredients (serves 6)

900g (2lb) cabbage, coarsely shredded
400 tomatoes, blanched, peeled and chopped
10ml (2 tsp) granulated sugar
1ml (1tsp) paprika
5ml (1tsp) oregano
2ml (1/2 tsp) salt
2ml (1/2 tsp) freshly ground pepper
50g (2oz) low-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
75g (3oz) fine fresh breadcrumbs

Method

Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC/Gas Mark 4.
Cook the cabbage in boiling water for about six minutes, until slightly wilted; drain well.
Combine tomatoes, sugar, paprika, salt and oregano, breaking up the tomatoes with back of a spoon.
Place the cabbage into a greased 2.5pt/1.5l baking dish.
Season with pepper.
Cover with the tomato mixture, then cheese. Top with breadcrumbs.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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