Steamed, Creamed Cabbage

1/2 head cabbage, shredded
1 cup water
2 T. margarine
1 cup milk
1 T. flour
1/2 t. salt
dash pepper
dash nutmeg (optional)

Med skillet-med.hi heat.  Bring cabbage, water and margarine to a boil.  Partially cover and cook 5 minutes until most of the water is gone and cabbage is crisp-tender.  Blend milk into flour; add seasonings.  Stir into cabbage; cook until sauce thickens.