Vegan Style Rotkohl German Red Cabbage
Elevate your plant-based dining experience with this Vegan Style Rotkohl, a traditional German red cabbage dish bursting with sweet, tangy, and warming flavors. This hearty side dish combines tender shredded red cabbage simmered with crisp apples, caramelized onions, and a perfectly balanced blend of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaf. Its vibrant color and rich, comforting taste make it the perfect accompaniment to vegan roasts, hearty mains, or grain bowls. Ready in just over an hour, this simple recipe is a must-try for fans of classic European cuisine with a vegan twist—perfect for holiday celebrations or everyday meals alike! Enjoy its natural sweetness and depth of flavor while boosting your intake of wholesome, nutrient-packed vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head (about 2 lbs) Red cabbage
- 2 medium (peeled, cored, and diced) Apple
- 1 medium (diced) Onion
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 3 Cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and cut the head into quarters. Remove the core, then thinly slice the cabbage into shreds.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the shredded red cabbage to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
Stir in the diced apples, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, vegetable broth, bay leaf, cloves, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for about 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a bit more vegetable broth or water if the cabbage starts to stick to the pot.
Once the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined, remove the bay leaf and cloves. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite vegan mains. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2013 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3012 mg | 64% | |
*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.
