Sugar-Free Braised Apple Cabbage
A vibrant side dish that blends earthy red cabbage with sweet-tart apples and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 head red cabbage, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and slice the cabbage into thin strips and slice the apple.
- Sauté the cabbage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add the cabbage and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the apple slices: Stir into the cabbage and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the vinegar and seasonings: Pour in the apple cider vinegar, add caraway seeds, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm: Let it rest for a couple of minutes off the heat before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheats beautifully. Consider adding toasted nuts for crunch or fresh herbs for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage, apples, vegan, sugar-free, side dish