Light, Hearty Corned Beef & Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day

Check out this recipe for classic celtic cuisine – done healthy!

• 1 (4-pound) cured corned beef brisket, trimmed $
• 16 cups water
• 2 cups chopped onion $
• 1 cup chopped celery $
• 1 cup chopped carrot $
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pickling spice
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• Cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1 (2 1/2-pound) head green cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch strips
• 4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered $
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons butter $
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 (5-ounce) jar prepared horseradish, drained and squeezed dry
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Preparation

1. Place brisket in a large stockpot; add water and next 5 ingredients (water through garlic). Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours. Remove brisket from pot.
2. Place brisket on the rack of a broiler pan or roasting pan coated with cooking spray; place rack in pan. Strain cooking liquid through a colander into 2 large bowls; discard solids. Return liquid to pot. Add caraway seeds and cabbage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Drain.
3. While cabbage is cooking, place potatoes in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to pan. Stir in parsley, butter, rind, juice, and pepper; toss to coat.
4. Preheat broiler.
5. Combine breadcrumbs and horseradish. Spread mustard over one side of brisket. Press breadcrumb mixture onto mustard. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve brisket with cabbage and potatoes.