Christmas spiced red cabbage

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Christmas spiced red cabbage
85 min.
8
111kcal

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As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to bring warmth and joy into our kitchens, and what better way to do that than with a festive dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious? Introducing Christmas Spiced Red Cabbage—a vibrant, nutritious addition to your holiday table that embraces the joyful spirit of the season! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe highlights the lovely flavors of winter with a delightful combination of spices and tangy sweetness.

The deep crimson of red cabbage not only adds a splash of color to your meal but is also packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for gatherings. Slowly simmered with fragrant red onions, fresh orange zest and juice, and a touch of cinnamon, this dish creates a warm embrace of flavor that the whole family will enjoy. The addition of port and red wine vinegar lends a brilliant depth to the dish, elevating it from a simple side to a stellar star of your festive spread.

Whether served as a starter, an appetizer, or as part of a buffet, this Christmas Spiced Red Cabbage is sure to impress your guests and spark conversations around the dinner table. Because it's easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, you’ll have more time to focus on what truly matters—enjoying the company of loved ones. So, roll up your sleeves, let’s get cooking, and embrace the festive flavors that define this joyful season!

Ingredients

  • large cabbage red ( 1kg 2lb 4oz)
  • 25 butter 
  •  onion red finely chopped
  •  orange zest finely grated
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • 150 ml port wine 
  • tbsp red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife

Directions

  1. Peel off the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut into quarters and slice out the core. Use a sharp knife or the slicing attachment of a food processor to thinly slice the cabbage.
  2. Heat the butter in a large saucepan, then tip in the onions and gently fry until softened, about 5 mins.
  3. Add the orange zest to the pan along with the cinnamon stick, then cook for 1 min more.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage, then pour over the port, red wine vinegar, orange juice and 150ml water. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 45 mins-1 hr until the cabbage is softened.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein9.71%
Fat25.09%
Carbs65.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.25
Glycemic Load
2.96
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.756956425698%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
297.43mg
Petunidin
1.26mg
Delphinidin
0.88mg
Malvidin
18.04mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
0.75mg
Catechin
1.88mg
Epicatechin
1.44mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
6.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:110.67kcal
5.53%
Fat:2.8g
4.3%
Saturated Fat:1.65g
10.31%
Carbohydrates:16.36g
5.45%
Net Carbohydrates:12.52g
4.55%
Sugar:8.09g
8.98%
Cholesterol:6.72mg
2.24%
Sodium:61.42mg
2.67%
Alcohol:2.91g
100%
Alcohol %:1.89%
100%
Protein:2.43g
4.87%
Vitamin C:84.9mg
102.91%
Vitamin K:54.61µg
52.01%
Vitamin A:1668.16IU
33.36%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.99%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.63%
Fiber:3.84g
15.34%
Potassium:408.64mg
11.68%
Calcium:79.29mg
7.93%
Folate:31.31µg
7.83%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.26%
Iron:1.29mg
7.19%
Magnesium:27.87mg
6.97%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.54%
Phosphorus:53.71mg
5.37%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.43%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.58%
Copper:0.05mg
2.32%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.65%
Selenium:1.14µg
1.63%