Skip to main content

Red Cabbage with Apples

A sweet and savor combination of sauteed cabbage, onion and apples that makes a perfect side dish.
Cooking for a Crowd

Cooking for a Crowd

Use these recipe sheets to prepare for larger groups:

Plate of sauteed cabbage and apples.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ medium onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
½ head red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
¼ cup vinegar
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 apples, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh fruits and vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and cook until clear, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add cabbage, vinegar, sugar and salt. Mix well and add apples.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking, stirring a few times, until cabbage is soft, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Add cold leftovers to a sandwich or wrap!

Comments

This dish has been a suprise hit in hands-on cooking workshops with participants.  Feel free to substitute green cabbage if that is what you have on hand.  Any type of apple works.

This is a tasty and attractive recipe. Some found it a touch sweet, but most of us loved its colorfulness!

You might also like...

Recipes A to Z (without photos)

Vegetarian Ceviche
Bowl of colorful diced vegetables with dressing.

Vegetarian Ceviche

This unique take on ceviche is full of fresh veggies.
Prepare:
30 minutes
Makes:
6 cups
Carrot Cake Cookies
Round cookies on a plate.

Carrot Cake Cookies

Soft and tasty cookies filled with oatmeal, carrots and raisins. These are a healthy snack or dessert that the whole family will love!
Prepare:
20 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Makes:
48 Cookies
Hoppin' Pear Salad
Peeled pear on a lettuce bed with almonds, cottage cheese and raisins appearing like a bunny.

Hoppin' Pear Salad

A fun recipe kids will love to make for the holidays, or any day of the week!
Prepare:
10 minutes
Makes:
4 Servings
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Moist slice of pumpkin pie.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Easy one-bowl treat that is creamy, sweet and full of fall spice.
Prepare:
0
Cook:
1 hour
Makes:
8 Slices
Broccoli and Everything Salad
Chopped broccoli, mixed with vegetables, chopped nuts and dressing, is displayed in a serving bowl.

Broccoli and Everything Salad

Fresh vegetables and your choice of protein combined with a creamy dressing. You'll love it as a side or on its own!
Prepare:
15 minutes
Makes:
5 Cups
Butternut Apple Crisp
Butternut squash and apples are topped with a cinnamon-spiced oat crumble baked to a golden brown.

Butternut Apple Crisp

Butternut squash and apples are topped with a cinnamon-spiced oat crumble for a healthy fall dessert.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
45 minutes
Makes:
4 Cups
Was this page helpful to you?
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.