Easy Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage Saute
Brighten up your dinner table with this *Easy Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage Sauté*, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's as simple to prepare as it is delicious. This recipe combines tender red cabbage and caramelized onions with a tangy-sweet glaze made from apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, offering the perfect balance of flavors. A dash of optional caraway seeds lends a subtle, nutty aroma for a traditional touch, while the quick 10-minute prep and 25-minute cook time make it ideal for busy weeknights. Perfect alongside roast meats or hearty vegetarian dishes, this colorful, nutrient-packed dish is sure to impress. Whether you're looking for a healthy side or a pop of color on your plate, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head (approximately 2 pounds) red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small, finely sliced yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and rinse thoroughly. Cut the cabbage in half, remove the core, and thinly slice the leaves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and toss to combine with the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. If using caraway seeds, add them to this mixture.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage and onion in the pan, tossing to coat evenly.
Add the water to the pan and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to allow any remaining liquid to reduce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% | |
*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.
