Whole30 Braised Red Cabbage
Transform your dinners with this vibrant and healthy Whole30 Braised Red Cabbage—a dish that combines simplicity with bold, tangy-sweet flavors. Perfectly tender red cabbage is slowly braised with crisp apples, caramelized onions, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, creating a rich depth of flavor enhanced with warming spices like allspice and a hint of bay leaf. This easy, one-pot recipe comes together in just an hour and is entirely gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant. Whether served as a colorful side to roasted meats or paired with your favorite whole-food main courses, this nutritious and flavorful dish is both comforting and versatile.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large apple
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and chop the cabbage into thin slices, discarding the core. Set aside.
Peel and slice the yellow onion thinly. Set aside.
Peel and core the apple, then slice it into thin wedges. Set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the sliced apple to the pot and continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the sliced red cabbage, ensuring it is well combined with the onion and apple mixture.
Pour in the apple cider vinegar and water. Stir to combine.
Add the bay leaf, sea salt, black pepper, and ground allspice to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Let the cabbage braise for approximately 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm as a side dish to your favorite Whole30 main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.3 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2929 mg | 62% | |
*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.
