Description
Braised red cabbage is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that beautifully enhances autumn and winter meals. This dish features a delightful combination of sweet apples, tangy balsamic vinegar, and aromatic spices, resulting in a tender sweet-and-sour experience that pairs wonderfully with various main courses.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 pounds red cabbage (about ½ head)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 2 twists black pepper
- 1 large apple
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Halve the cabbage and cut each half into four pieces. Thinly slice the cabbage and finely chop the onion.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the sliced onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the sliced cabbage, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic to the pot. Cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Chop the apple (skin on) into small pieces and add it to the pot along with water and cinnamon.
- Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust water as needed to prevent drying out.
- When almost ready, add sugar and balsamic vinegar. Stir well to combine and glaze on medium-high heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Autumn/Winter
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg