Heart-Healthy Braised Red Cabbage
Brighten up your dinner table with this **Heart-Healthy Braised Red Cabbage**, a nutrient-packed side dish that's as delicious as it is good for you! Tender red cabbage, sweet-tart Granny Smith apple, and caramelized red onion are slow-braised in a flavorful blend of balsamic and apple cider vinegars, low-sodium vegetable broth, and a touch of olive oil. Lightly seasoned with bay leaf and black pepper, this recipe is the perfect balance of savory and tangy, while staying mindful of your heart health. Ready in under an hour, this vibrant dish is a fantastic addition to any meal, offering a pop of color and a satisfying mix of crunch and tenderness. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a wholesome and visually stunning choice that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gluten-free, vegan-friendly holiday side.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves from the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage.
Peel the apple and cut it into thin slices. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced cabbage and apple to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and low-sodium vegetable broth.
Add the bay leaf and season with ground black pepper.
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.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 366 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2652 mg | 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.
