Russian Veggie Casserole

This came from a fellow member of the Knoxville Holistic Moms Network, and wow is it good! I used bagged cole slaw mix instead of the two kinds of cabbage--I didn't want to have extra cabbage left over LOL! This is yummy, hearty comfort food, and it is pretty good for you to boot. The list of ingredients is long, but the flavor is well worth it.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  small potatoes
• 2  carrots
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1  onion
• 1  teaspoon dill
• 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper
• 2  apples, cubed (tart)
• 2  teaspoons mustard seeds (or 1 t ground mustard)
• 2  cups red cabbage
• 2  cups green cabbage
• 1  lb turkey kielbasa
• 2  cups sauerkraut, drained
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons parsley
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Slice and parboil potatoes and carrots until somewhat softened. (Next time I might just microwave them for a few minutes).
3. Heat garlic and oil in a deep skillet. Add onion through mustard seeds, saute until softened. Add cabbage.
4. When cabbage has wilted, add potatoes and carrots and remaining ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes.
5. Transfer to an ovenproof container. Cover and bake 1 hour.