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The Best Braised Red Cabbage

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

Author: Bianca Zapatka
This easy Braised Red Cabbage with Apples recipe is the perfect simple vegan side dish that’s healthy, delicious, and a great way to add color to many hearty meals. It’s a traditional favorite family recipe that should not be missing from the Thanksgiving or Christmas menu!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Lunch & Dinner, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients

  • 26.5 oz (750 g) red cabbage shredded
  • ¾ tsp salt or more to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 onions diced
  • 1 very large apple e.g. Boskop, diced
  • ⅔ cup (150 ml) red wine or grape juice
  • 3-4 tbsp apple vinegar or sub white vinegar
  • ¾ cup (180 g) apple juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¾ tsp black pepper or more to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp agave syrup or sugar to taste
  • 1 pinch of pimento optional

Instructions 

  • Add the shredded red cabbage to a bowl. Sprinkle with ¾ tsp of salt and massage it with your hands for a few minutes. Then set aside while it becomes a little softer.
  • In the meantime, heat the vegan butter in a large heavy-bottom saucepan. Add the diced onion and apples and sauté for about 5 minutes. Then add the red cabbage and red wine and let it cook down briefly. Add the apple vinegar, apple juice, bay leaves as well as black pepper, agave syrup, and pimento to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer and braise for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally (add more liquid if necessary). Finally, taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and agave syrup.
  • Optional step: If you prefer it thicker, stir 1 tsp of cornstarch into 3-4 tbsp of water in a cup. Then stir the mixture into the red cabbage, and let it cook for a short while until it thickens.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The red cabbage tastes even better the next day when warmed up. Therefore I recommend cooking it one day ahead.
  • Please read my blog post for detailed storing, preserving, and freezing instructions + more tips and information on this recipe.
Nutritions
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2300IU | Vitamin C: 111mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.
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