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Braised Red Cabbage

Ingredients

  • 1 large head red cabbage, cored, shredded
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups peeled, cored, chopped apple
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups red wine
  • 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon snipped chives

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

45 minutes

Serves:

8

The sweet and sour flavor notes of the braised red cabbage match perfectly with an earthy main course item such as a roast chicken or a braised beef item.

Why Try? Red cabbage is an inexpensive and underused vegetable, so this simple yet flavorful dish will be sure to impress.

Foodie Byte: When using wine in cooking always use a wine that you would enjoy drinking with the meal.

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Preparation

  1. In food processor, combine onion and apple; pulse until smooth.
  2. Melt butter over medium heat in large pot. Add the onion apple mixture and cook for 4-5 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.
  3. Add cabbage and wine to pot; stir to blend. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until wine is reduced and cabbage is tender. Add vinegar and simmer until liquid is reduced to syrup-like consistency.
  4. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with chives.

Nutritional Information

Calories 202, Carbohydrates 21g, Cholesterol 15mg, Fat 6g, Fat Calories 54, Fiber 4g, Protein 2g, Saturated Fat 4g, Sodium 43mg. Daily Values: Calcium 79.29mg 8%, Phos 74.84mg 7%, Copper 0.06mg 3%, Zinc 0.5mg 3%, Panto 0.3mg 3%, Biotin 3.98mcg 1327%, Iodine 0.4mcg 0%, Magnesium 37.08mg 9%, Iron 1.61mg 9%, Vitamin B6 20%, Vitamin C 140%, Vitamin B12 0%, Vitamin D 1%, Vit E-a-Toco 1%, Vitamin A 36%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.