New Ideas For Christmas Veg

Why not try something a little bit different to liven up the veggies this year? Your guests will clear their plates!

- KATHRYN HAWKINS

Slow-Cooker Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

81 Calories per portion

Ingredients (Serves 6)

1 Put the red cabbage in the slow cooker dish. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the onion for 5min. Add the vinegar, seasoning and a little salt and then pour in the fruit juice. Bring to the boil, then pour over the cabbage and mix well.

2 Cover with the lid and cook on High for 2hr. Stir in the grapes, re-cover and cook for a further 1hr or until everything is tender. Serve sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

Stir-Fried Greens With Bacon & Chestnuts

Ingredients (Serves 6)

1 Heat the oil and butter together in a large deep frying pan until bubbling, then add the spring onions. Cook, stirring, for 2-3min until softened.