Best 5 Low Sodium Red Cabbage With Apples Recipes

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Red cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. It is often used in salads, but it can also be cooked. Cooking red cabbage brings out its natural sweetness and makes it a delicious side dish or main course. When cooking red cabbage, it is important to use low sodium ingredients to ensure that the dish is healthy. This article will provide a recipe for a low sodium red cabbage with apples dish that is both flavorful and nutritious.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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This recipe makes for a great veggie side. The apple adds a nice flavour to otherwise bland cabbage and of course bacon makes everything taste good!

Provided by Volleyballmom

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons coconut oil, or as needed
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
1 head red cabbage, chopped
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 cooking apples (such as Cortland or Gala) peeled and chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet; cook and stir bacon, onion, and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir cabbage into bacon mixture and toss to coat with oil. Cover skillet, reduce the heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over cabbage mixture. Stir apples into cabbage mixture; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 35 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow cabbage mixture to stand, covered, for about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 310.3 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

RED CABBAGE AND APPLES



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Looking for something new? Try this sweet and sour apple and cabbage dish.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 cups shredded red cabbage
1 onion, chopped
2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium size saucepan. Stir in cabbage and onion; fry until wilted. Stir in apple and water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes.
  • Pour vinegar and sugar into the mixture while tasting for desired sweet and sour taste. Cook another 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1215.8 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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My German grandmother passed this recipe down to my mother, who gave it to me. I remember eating it as a small child. This vegetable dish can be made quickly and goes great with roast pork or barbecued ribs, potatoes and biscuits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 medium head red cabbage (2 pounds) , shredded
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until golden and tender. Add the cabbage, apples, cider, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cabbage and apples are tender and the liquid is reduced. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA JEANETTE'S AMAZING GERMAN RED CABBAGE



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This yummy, sweet and sour German red cabbage is easy to make!

Provided by Sara Nolan Jennings

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
5 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup sliced green apples
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons water
¼ cup white sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place butter, cabbage, apples, and sugar into a large pot. Pour in the vinegar and water, and season with salt, pepper, and clove.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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I love this recipe for braised red cabbage with apples. It's simple, and can be made in to a festive winter side dish if you add cinnamon and orange.

Provided by Kat O

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cabbage     Red Cabbage

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium orange, halved
1 medium head red cabbage, cored and diced (1-inch pieces)
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ medium onion, chopped
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Juice one orange half. Remove and discard the peel from the second half, and cube the flesh.
  • Combine cabbage, apples, onion, vinegar, cinnamon, and salt in a large stock pot over low heat. Add orange juice and chopped flesh, then season with pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and has reduced, at least 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 639.4 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

Tips:

  • For an even more flavorful dish, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have any apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar.
  • Add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the cabbage for a warm, festive flavor.
  • Serve the red cabbage with roasted pork, chicken, or duck for a hearty and satisfying meal.
  • For a lighter and more refreshing dish, serve the red cabbage as a salad with a simple vinaigrette dressing.

Conclusion:

Low-sodium red cabbage with apples is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber and vitamin C. The combination of sweet apples and tangy red cabbage makes this dish a real crowd-pleaser.

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