Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples
Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples balances tangy vinegar with brown sugar and warm spices for a gently braised side that’s both bright and comforting. Tender shreds of cabbage mingle with soft apples, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, creating a vibrant, sweet-tart bite that pairs well with roasted meats. Serve it for dinner on cool evenings or alongside holiday mains.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the water into a large saucepan and set it over high heat. Add the cabbage, apples, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer, stirring now and then, until the cabbage is tender, about 45 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter just before serving.
- Calories 136.91 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.2 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 20.11 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.6 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.88 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 42.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.73 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 14.82 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 67.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 351.37 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 79.25 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 80.47 mg Good Source 89%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Apples is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Chopped Pecans, and Ground Allspice. Each serving provides about 136.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Chopped Pecans, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples healthy?
- Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Apples has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 136.91 calories and 2.2 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.88 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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