This fibre-rich festive side dish is simple to make, great for your gut health, and can be prepared in advance – anything to make Christmas morning as stress-free as possible!
Ingredients
- 500g red cabbage, shredded
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cooking apple, peeled, thinly sliced (core removed)
- 1 TSP ground mixed spice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 50g brown sugar
- 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- 150ml dry cider
- 20g of butter
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Method
- Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the stem. Slice by hand or in a food processor.
- Place the cabbage in a large mixing bowl with the sliced onions and apples.
- In a jug mix the cider, mixed spice, zest, sugar, and vinegar, and pour over the cabbage.
- Place in an oven-proof dish or slow cooker. Dot the butter on top.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 1 1/2 hrs until tender in the oven at a gas mark of 160°. Alternatively, cook for 4-5 hours in a slow cooker on low.
- This dish will keep in the fridge, covered, for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months. Reheat in a pan or the microwave.
Red cabbage, red onions, and spices are full of polyphenols which are great for your gut – read more here: Your Christmas guide to polyphenols.
For more recipe ideas, browse the recipe section on the Gut Health Express blog!
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