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Red Cabbage in a bowl.

Braised Red Cabbage

Braised Red Cabbage is a healthy German side dish made. This sweet and sour dish calls for only a handful of ingredients. Serve this cabbage with Pork Schnitzel or pork tenderloin and potatoes for a nutritious and hearty dinner.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Keyword braised red cabbage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 134 kcal
Author Anna

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 6 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 Granny Smith apple sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  1. In a deep skillet, heat up olive oil.
  2. Add chopped onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until translucent.
  3. Add apple and cabbage and stir in. Add vinegar and water and stir in.
  4. Cover the skillet and lower heat to medium-low. Cook cabbage, stirring once in a while and adding more water if needed.
  5. Cook until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe Notes

  1. For deeper flavor, use balsamic vinegar.
  2. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Nutrition Facts
Braised Red Cabbage
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 330mg14%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1514IU30%
Vitamin C 80mg97%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.