Mom's Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Mom's Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage
45 min.
8
81kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Mom's Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage, a delightful side dish that brings a burst of color and taste to your table. This recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect addition to any meal, whether you're hosting a family gathering or enjoying a quiet dinner at home.

The star of this dish is the red cabbage, which is beautifully complemented by the sweetness of Fuji apples and the tangy notes of red currant jelly and balsamic vinegar. The combination of spices, including allspice and cloves, adds a warm depth of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can create a dish that serves eight, making it ideal for sharing with loved ones.

Not only is this Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage a feast for the eyes, but it also packs a nutritious punch, with each serving containing only 81 calories. It's a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while enjoying a deliciously unique flavor profile. Whether served hot or at room temperature, this dish is sure to impress and can be easily stored for leftovers, making it a practical choice for busy weeknights.

Join me in celebrating the joy of cooking with this delightful recipe that honors tradition while embracing healthy eating. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  apples cored peeled finely chopped
  • medium head cabbage red
  • tablespoons currant jelly red
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar white
  •  allspice whole
  •  ground cloves whole

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • mandoline
  • box grater
  • microplane

Directions

  1. Using a box grater, mandoline, or a coarse Microplane grater, grate the cabbage. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat to medium; add the cabbage and apples and stir to combine.
  4. Add the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, bay leaf, salt, pepper, jelly, vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup (120ml) of water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
  5. Remove the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, and bay leaf.
  6. Serve the cabbage hot or at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  7. Calories 202Fat 7.6gsat 1.3gmono 5.4gpoly 0.8gProtein 3.5gCarbohydrates 33gFiber 5gCholesterol 0mgIron 1.2mgSodium 180mgPotassium 472mgCalcium 106mg
  8. Eating in Color
  9. Reprinted with permission from Eating in Color: Delicious, Healthy Recipes for You and Your Family by Frances Largeman-Roth. Copyright © 2014 Frances Largeman-Roth; photographs © 2014 Quentin Bacon. Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, an imprint of ABRAMS.

Nutrition Facts

Calories81kcal
Protein7.54%
Fat2.62%
Carbs89.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23
Glycemic Load
6.57
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.182173765224%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
220.77mg
Delphinidin
0.1mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
2.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.74kcal
4.04%
Fat:0.26g
0.4%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.24%
Carbohydrates:19.91g
6.64%
Net Carbohydrates:16.51g
6%
Sugar:12.99g
14.43%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:32.22mg
1.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.67g
3.34%
Vitamin C:62.55mg
75.81%
Vitamin K:41.12µg
39.16%
Vitamin A:1195.24IU
23.9%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.13%
Fiber:3.4g
13.59%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.98%
Potassium:314.56mg
8.99%
Iron:0.97mg
5.37%
Calcium:52.99mg
5.3%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.29%
Folate:21.09µg
5.27%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.08%
Magnesium:19.98mg
5%
Phosphorus:38.73mg
3.87%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.42%
Copper:0.04mg
1.95%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.84%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.4%
Selenium:0.78µg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious