Low Fat Braised Red Cabbage
Infuse your meals with the vibrant color and sweet-tangy flavor of this *Low Fat Braised Red Cabbage*. This healthy and aromatic side dish pairs finely shredded red cabbage with red onion and crisp apple, all gently simmered in a flavorful blend of apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Sweetened with just a touch of brown sugar, this recipe delivers big flavor without excess calories or fat. Easy to prepare in under 15 minutes with hands-off cooking, it’s the perfect companion to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or even as a satisfying plant-based side dish. Packed with fiber and naturally low in fat, this dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it warm for a cozy, crowd-pleasing addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head red cabbage
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large apple
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the red cabbage. Cut it into quarters, remove the core, and slice the cabbage finely.
Peel and slice the red onion thinly.
Core the apple and cut it into thin slices or small cubes.
In a large pot or deep skillet, combine the sliced cabbage, onion, and apple.
Add apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and ground black pepper to the pot. Stir the mixture to coat the vegetables evenly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
Once simmering, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 50-60 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the braised red cabbage warm. It's a perfect accompaniment to roasted meats or can be served as a vegan main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1674 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2523 mg | 54% | |
*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.
