Buttery Apples and Cabbage

Elevate your side dish game with this comforting and flavorful recipe for Buttery Apples and Cabbage. This quick and easy skillet dish combines tender shreds of green cabbage, sweet-tart apple slices, and sautéed onions, all caramelized in rich unsalted butter and enhanced with a hint of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Perfectly seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, this warm and savory side harmonizes sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. The vibrant parsley garnish adds a fresh touch, making it an ideal companion for roasted chicken, pork, or vegetarian mains. Ready in just 40 minutes, this delightful dish is as versatile as it is irresistible—your new favorite addition to any weeknight or holiday table!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 2 medium apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, then quarter and core it. Thinly slice the cabbage into shreds.

Step 2

Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the onion.

Step 4

In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.

Step 5

Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the apple slices and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the apples to soften slightly.

Step 7

Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet, tossing to combine with the apples and onion. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften and wilt.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar over the mixture. Stir well to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.

Step 9

Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and caramelized around the edges, and the apples are fully cooked.

Step 10

Remove from heat and transfer the dish to a serving bowl. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish to roasted chicken, pork, or a hearty vegetarian main.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	824.8 grams (824.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	633

Total Fat 37.00g	47%
Saturated Fat 21.20g	106%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 670mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 82.20g	30%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 53.00g
Protein 6.90g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 204mg	16%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 1132mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 47.7%