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This German red Cabbage recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with a warm and hearty meal. Made using red cabbage, apple and winter spices this healthy German-inspired recipe would be delicious alongside Christmas dinner, for Thanksgiving or served up dinner parties.
Add some colour to your table with this festive side-dish. Not only is this red cabbage recipe delicious, sweet and crunchy but it is also just 104 calories per serve!
GERMAN RED CABBAGE
This delicious bavarian inspired red cabbage recipe is made with similar spices you would use in Gluhwein or mulled wine which is which I have called this recipe German red cabbage. It is perfect for a cold day and is delicious on its own or with Vegan Sausages & bratkartoffeln which is a hearty Traditional German potato dish.
Red cabbage is super healthy for you and I love to cook using this very tasty and versatile ingredient for its taste and health benefits. And if you love healthy recipes that use red cabbage as the main ingredient then check out this tasty vegan slaw recipe.
This German red cabbage recipe can be served with many different dishes such as Vegan Bangers and mash, alongside a traditional Christmas roast dinner, or simply enjoyed on its own. It is sweet and sour and slightly spicy, this bavarian cabbage is full of flavour and is really quite easy to make too.
…Add some vegan bacon, smoked tempeh or some tofu for some plant-protein or serve it as it is.
RED CABBAGE AND APPLE
The sour taste is taken out of the red cabbage by adding some grated apple which makes the flavour naturally sweet. Apple also goes really well with some of the different spices that are used in this recipe.
Red cabbage and apple is a traditional Bavarian dish called Rotkohl. It is a recipe which I have adapted from my husband’s side of the family who is German / Polish. This authentic red cabbage and apple recipe can be found all over Germany and is a great way to enjoy some healthy vegetables.
There are so many reasons you should make this delicious healthy and vegan side dish. Red Cabbage is nutrient-dense and low calorie, making it an excellent choice if you are trying to lose weight. It’s packed with Vitamin C and vitamin K and great for your digestive system as well as being high in dietary fibre!
- Gluten-Free recipe
- popular vegan side dish
- high in vitamin c
- a healthy recipe for weight loss, just 104 calories per serve
- Simple vegan recipe – 5 ingredients or less
- Can be served with many different dishes
- A festive side dish or hearty recipe for fall
- Side dish meal on a budget
- Soy-free recipe
- full of flavour
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Emily
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Description
This pairs well with Vegan bangers and mash, low in calories and the perfect winter side dish
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Ingredients
1 Brown onion Sliced
2 Cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 Red Cabbage Shredded
1 Green Apple grated
2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
4 Cloves
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
1–2 Tbsp Liquid Smoke
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp Vegan Butter
1–2 Tbsp Pickld Chilli Spice Mix
- Heat the Vegan Butter in a large frying pan and add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the cabbage and apple, along with the apple cider vinegar and cover with lid for 10-15 minutes so that it steams itself. Stir occasionally.
- Add in the Cloves, cinnamon, maple syrup and liquid smoke and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle over the top Pickld Chilli Seasoning and fresh chilli (optional).
Keywords: German Red Cabbage, red cabbage recipe, red cabbage and apple
