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Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples: The Perfect Holiday Side

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples is a delightful vegan side dish perfect for holiday gatherings, combining the sweetness of apples with the tanginess of red cabbage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage Base
  • 1 head Red Cabbage Can be swapped with green cabbage if preferred.
  • to taste tsp Salt Adjust to personal taste for the perfect seasoning.
For the Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Vegan Butter Can substitute with olive oil for a lighter alternative.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions are recommended.
  • 1 medium Apple Choose a tart variety like Boskop for best results.
For the Liquid Components
  • 1/2 cup Red Wine or Grape Juice Vegetable broth can substitute for a non-alcoholic option.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar can be used as a substitute if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Apple Juice Adjust to taste for desired flavor.
For Seasoning
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to personal preference.
  • 1 tbsp Agave Syrup or Sugar Consider reducing or omitting for a less sweet profile.
  • optional Pimento Skip for a simpler taste.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottom saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Cabbage: Remove outer leaves of red cabbage, slice thinly, sprinkle with salt, and massage for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt vegan butter, add diced onion and chopped apple, stir for about 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Add Cabbage and Liquids: Incorporate red cabbage, pour in red wine or grape juice, scrape the bottom, and heat for 2 minutes.
  4. Season and Braise: Add apple cider vinegar, apple juice, bay leaves, black pepper, and agave syrup or sugar, bring to boil and simmer for about 45 minutes.
  5. Final Adjustments: Taste and adjust seasoning, create cornstarch slurry for thickness if desired, simmer for additional 5 minutes.
  6. Serve: Remove bay leaves and serve warm as a delicious holiday side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is best served warm and can be made ahead for convenience. Adjust sweetness based on apple tartness.

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