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Sauerkraut and Egg Noodles

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min

This East European recipe was traditionally eaten on meatless Fridays. Now it makes a quick and easy lunch or side dish.

Makes

4 servings

Serving size

¼ of recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, unsalted

1 medium onion (110 grams), diced

1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed of excess liquid (used McClure’s® for nutrient analysis)

10-ounces egg noodles, pre-cooked

¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt.
  2. Add diced onion and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until translucent
  3. Add sauerkraut and sauté for 3 minutes until all ingredients are well incorporated and heated through.
  4. Add the cooked noodles. Combine well.
  5. Season with ground pepper, mix well, and serve.

Cooking Tip

You can further reduce the sodium in the sauerkraut by rinsing with water and then squeezing out all the excess liquid.

Recipe Contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 4 servings  Serving size: ¼ of recipe

Calories

344

Fat

9 g

Saturated Fat

4 g

Trans Fat

<1 g

Cholesterol

75 mg

Carbohydrates

55 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

396 mg

Calcium

32 mg

Phosphorus

181 mg

Potassium

241 mg