Heart-Healthy Braised Red Cabbage

Delight your taste buds while nourishing your heart with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Braised Red Cabbage recipe. Packed with antioxidant-rich red cabbage, crisp Granny Smith apple, and the gentle sweetness of caramelized red onion, this dish is a perfect marriage of flavor and nutrition. Braised to tender perfection in a medley of tangy balsamic and apple cider vinegars and enriched with low-sodium vegetable broth, it delivers a rich depth of flavor without compromising your wellness goals. Simple yet sophisticated, this one-pot side dish is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with essential vitamins and fiber. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it pairs beautifully with roasted dishes or can stand alone as a wholesome plant-based delight. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a flavorful, heart-conscious addition to any table!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head red cabbage
• 1 large, preferably Granny Smith apple
• 1 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves from the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage.

Step 2

Peel the apple and cut it into thin slices. Set aside.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 4

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the sliced cabbage and apple to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and low-sodium vegetable broth.

Step 8

Add the bay leaf and season with ground black pepper.

Step 9

Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the cabbage braise for about 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1455.1 grams (1455.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	746

Total Fat 29.50g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 366mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 116.80g	42%
Dietary Fiber 24.40g	87%
Total Sugars 65.80g
Protein 11.00g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 430mg	33%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2652mg	56%

*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: 34.2%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 60.2%