Braised Red Cabbage

This method of braising red cabbage makes for a melt-in-your-mouth dish! Cabbage is a healthy and hearty veggie that has a fairly long shelf life in the fridge. You could also try adding shredded beets or other veggies. 
Serves about 3
Ingredients:
1/2 head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, medium sized, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper (or to taste)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onion for about 5 minutes to soften, add the garlic and saute another 1 minute.  Add the cabbage and saute about 3 minutes to slightly soften while stirring well.  Add the wine, bay leaf, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes and stir well.  Cover and bring to a simmer over med-high heat then reduce heat to med-low for a slow simmer. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add the balsamic vinegar and simmer another 30 minutes, again stirring occasionally.  Remove cover and simmer to evaporate extra liquid, stirring frequently, if needed.  Enjoy!