This Honey Balsamic Pan-Fried Red Cabbage is a perfect side for any occasion. Sauteed red cabbage full of creamy rich goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a slightly sweet honey balsamic dressing.

Fried Red Cabbage Ingredients:
- Red Cabbage– red cabbage has a lovely vibrant color and is a bit denser than green, but green cabbage can also be used for this dish.
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar– balsamic vinegar has a balanced sweet and sour flavor, with hints a molasses and fig.
- Honey
- Salt & Pepper
- Walnuts– walnuts add a bit of crunch to give a variety of textures to the dish. Pecans can also be used.
- Goat Cheese– creamy, rich, and tangy.
- Parsley

Equipment Needed:
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How to Make Fried Red Cabbage:
- Mix Balsamic Honey Sauce– in a small mixing bowl whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook Cabbage– heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced red cabbage and stir until evenly coated. Cook 4 minutes, stirring often, until just beginning to become tender. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour in balsamic mixture. Continue cooking and stirring for 6-8 minutes until desired tenderness is reached.
- Finish– remove frying pan from heat, add chopped walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine and serve.

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Honey Balsamic Pan- Fried Red Cabbage
This Honey Balsamic Pan- Fried Red Cabbage is a side perfect for any occasion. Sauteed cabbage full of creamy rich goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a slightly sweet honey balsamic dressing.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Cooking Utensils
Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp curly leaf parsley chopped
Instructions
- Mix Balsamic Honey Sauce– in a small mixing bowl whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook Cabbage– heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced red cabbage and stir until evenly coated. Cook 4 minutes, stirring often, until just beginning to become tender. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour in balsamic mixture. Continue cooking and stirring for 6-8 minutes until desired tenderness is reached.
- Finish– remove frying pan from heat, add chopped walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine and serve.
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