German Red Cabbage With Apples

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    50 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    German

German Red Cabbage With Apples

With only 5 minutes of prep time, German red cabbage (Rotkohl) is an easy side dish that basically cooks itself! This authentic braised red cabbage recipe with apples tastes sweet and tangy. Serve it with roasted meats. Can be prepared 1-2 days in advance.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 medium red cabbage finely shredded, 800g / 1.75lb
  • 7 oz vegetable broth 200ml / generous ¾ cup.
  • cup apple cider vinegar 80ml
  • 3 tablespoon golden monk fruit sweetener or any 1:1 sugar substitute of choice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 star anise whole
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 small red apples cored and cut into wedges, or 2 cups chopped
  • sea salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Prep the cabbage: Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut it into quarters. Then, cut out the stem at the bottom. Shred the cabbage finely with a mandoline. Or, slice the cabbage very finely with a sharp knife.
  2. Add all the ingredients except for the apples to a large saucepan. Put on a lid and bring to a boil over medium heat. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. 
  3. Core the apples, then slice or chop them. Fold the apples into the red cabbage. Braise for a further 15 minutes over low heat or until all liquid has evaporated and both the cabbage and the apples are soft.
  4. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve.

Notes

  • 9g net carbs per serving. Makes 8 servings .
  • 5g net carbs per serving without the apples.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Suitable for freezing (up to 3 months in the freezer).  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 50kcal (3%) Total Carbohydrates 12g Protein 1.5g (3%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7.1g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 50kcal 3%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7.1g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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