Cabbage Bacon Bowl (Dairy, Gluten and Grain Free)

This recipe is one created by my husband.  Once and awhile we are blessed with his culinary creations.  Often he doesn't write down or remember what he has added to the dish but thankfully this one was placed on pen and paper.  This delicious meal which was not only tasty and filling, but also great for a simple budget.

Ingredients (serves 4-5 people)

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 7-9 strips of bacon cut into small pieces
• 1/2 thinly sliced large white cabbage
• 1 shredded small zucchini
• 1 shredded apple
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup cashews, pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a large wok or frying pan, add oil and fry onion, garlic and bacon until it browns and onion is soft.
2. Add mustard seeds, turmeric, cayenne and cabbage. Fry until cabbage is soft (about 10 minutes.)
3. Add all remaining ingredients into the pan.
4. Cook until apple and zucchini are soft, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Serve as is or place over a bed or rice.