Red Cabbage

Transform your meals with this vibrant and flavorful Red Cabbage recipe—a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make dish combines tender shredded cabbage, crisp apples, and savory onions, simmered with red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and a hint of spice for a cozy, aromatic side. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, hearty stews, or holiday feasts. The rich colors, satisfying textures, and irresistible flavors of this dish will elevate your table with every bite. Perfect for festive gatherings or weeknight dinners, this classic side dish is as versatile as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head red cabbage
• 2 medium apple
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 leaf bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then cut it into quarters and remove the core. Thinly shred the cabbage and set aside.

Step 2

Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Peel and finely slice the onion.

Step 3

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the shredded red cabbage, diced apples, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the water, then add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir everything together.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and allow it to cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish with roasted meats, hearty stews, or festive meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1686 grams (1686.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	889

Total Fat 25.30g	32%
Saturated Fat 13.30g	67%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1610mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 167.50g	61%
Dietary Fiber 33.40g	119%
Total Sugars 102.50g
Protein 14.30g	29%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 548mg	42%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 3105mg	66%

*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: 23.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 70.2%