Mama's Easy Sauteed Cabbage

Sometimes I have a difficult time finding a green vegetable that everyone likes. Cabbage usually fits the bill. Here's an easy and good recipe that will bring smiles to the table.

1 small head cabbage
1/2 to 1 Cup matchstick carrots (optional)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1-2 Tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper(or to taste)

Cut the cabbage in half and slice it thinly, as though you were making coleslaw. Discard the core.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage, carrots, salt, and pepper and saute for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown. Season to taste and serve warm.

Optional: you can add a few bacon bits and chopped onions.