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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Mom's Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage is a delightful side dish that brings a burst of color and flavor to any table. With its vibrant magenta hue and a perfect balance of sweetness from Fuji apples and tanginess from balsamic vinegar, this dish radiates warmth and comfort. Not only is it a feast for the eyes, but it also offers a deliciously complex flavor profile that can elevate any meal.

This recipe is a fantastic choice for those who follow vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, making it a versatile option for various dietary preferences. The method of cooking allows the natural sweetness of the apples and the subtle warmth of spices like allspice and cloves to meld beautifully with the tender cabbage, resulting in a dish that is both hearty and light.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a flavor-packed dish that serves eight people, making it perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. Imagine serving this gorgeous dish hot or at room temperature, where it can be appreciated by everyone at the table. Plus, the leftovers make for a delightful addition to future meals, as they can be refrigerated or frozen without sacrificing flavor or texture. Bring a touch of home into your kitchen with this cherished recipe that will surely impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

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