The red cabbage is a vegetable often underestimated in our kitchens, but it is actually a real nutritional and culinary treasure. Rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, this plant with beautiful shades of purple or dark red can be enjoyed raw, cooked or fermented. To help you get the most out of red cabbage, here are 5 new and absolutely delicious recipes that you must absolutely try!
1. Braised red cabbage with apple and cider
Ingredients:
- 1 red cabbage, sliced
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, minced
- 50 cl of cider brut
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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Preparation:
Heat the oil in a large casserole, then add the onion and sauté until it is translucent. Next, add the apple pieces and continue to cook for about 5 minutes. Incorporate the sliced red cabbage, season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the cider over the vegetables, mix well and simmer covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve this delicious side dish alongside roasted pork or grilled sausages.
2. Crunchy Red Cabbage and White Bean Salad
Ingredients:
- 1/2 red cabbage, finely sliced
- 1 can of white beans (400g), rinsed and drained
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 handful of chopped parsley
- Juice of a lemon
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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Preparation:
In a large bowl, mix the red cabbage, white beans, red onion and parsley. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour this sauce over the salad, and mix well so that all the ingredients are well coated. This colorful and crunchy salad is perfect to accompany your summer barbecues or your picnics.
3. Baked red cabbage gratin with fresh cheese
Ingredients:
- 8 leaves of red cabbage
- 200g of fresh cheese (such as Boursin or similar)
- 10 cl of liquid cream
- 100g of grated gruyere
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Blanch the red cabbage leaves in a pot of salted boiling water for 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix the soft cheese, the liquid cream, the salt and the pepper. Drain the cabbage leaves well and fill each one with the cheese mixture. Then roll each leaf onto itself to form a kind of cigar, and place them in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with grated gruyère cheese and bake for 25 minutes, until the gratins are golden and creamy. Serve these delicious gratinated red cabbage rolls with a crunchy green salad.
4. Fermented red cabbage sauerkraut style
Ingredients:
- 1 red cabbage
- 20g of salt
- A few grains of coriander and juniper
Preparation:
Wash the red cabbage and remove the first outer leaves. Slice it into thin strips and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the salt and massage the cabbage for a few minutes, so that it releases water. Then mix in the coriander and juniper berries. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Tightly pack the vegetables in a large glass jar that has been previously sterilized, making sure they are covered in salt water. Seal the jar tightly and let it ferment at room temperature for at least three weeks. This purple sauerkraut is a true delight, ideal to accompany smoked meats or fatty fish.
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5. Red Cabbage Cream Soup with Apples and Lardons
Ingredients :
- 1/2 red cabbage, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 150g of lardons
- 1 litre of vegetable broth
- Liquid cream (optional)
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
Melt a knob of butter in a large saucepan, then add the bacon and fry it until it turns golden. Add the onion and diced apple and continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Stir in the red cabbage and mix well. Then pour the vegetable stock over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender until it is a silky velouté, then adjust the seasoning if necessary and add a drizzle of liquid cream if you wish. This autumn-flavored velouté is ideal to warm up your cool evenings.
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These unique recipes using red cabbage provide plenty of opportunities to diversify your culinary experiences, while making discoveries that are as flavorful as they are colorful. Don’t hesitate, honor this purple root in your upcoming meals, and enjoy!