Low-calorie Chinese Cabbage

Ingredients

• 4 slice bacon
• 1 cup finely shredded onions
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 to 2 heads Chinese cabbage shredded (about 8 cups)
• 1 tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp freshly ground white pepper
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut in thin strips
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Cut bacon slices crosswise into thin strips; in a large saute pan, brown the strips over medium heat.
2. Add onions and garlic; saute for 2 minutes, or until onion is transparent.
3. Add cabbage, salt, pepper, and red pepper strips.
4. Saute, stirring with a spatula, until steaming hot but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in soy sauce.
6. Transfer to a deep serving platter, sprinkle with chives, and serve at once, with steamed rice and broiled chicken or fish for a low-fat, low-calorie meal.