This Honey Balsamic Pan-Fried Red Cabbage is an elegant side dish for any occasion. Sauteed red cabbage full of creamy rich goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet honey balsamic dressing.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Great Side Dish for a Meaty Main
- Quick & Easy– with a handful of ingredients and one frying pan this recipe can be on the table in just 20 minutes.
- Elegant– with a gorgeous amethyst color and rich goat cheese, this fried cabbage feels upscale.
Ingredients Notes:
Find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Red Cabbage– has a lovely vibrant color and is a bit denser than green cabbage.
- Balsamic Vinegar– has a balanced sweet and sour flavor, with hints a molasses and fig.
- Honey– for a bit of sweetness.
- Walnuts– to add a bit of crunch and give a variety of textures to the dish.
- Goat Cheese– creamy, rich, and tangy.
Substitutions & Variations:
- Brown sugar can be used instead of honey.
- Instead of walnuts, try pecans or pistachios!
- Other great additions: crispy bacon or caramelized onions.
Tips & Recipe Notes:
- Cabbage will reduce by about half as it cooks.
- Peak season for red cabbage is during the fall, but it can usually be found all-year round.
- Learn how to cut cabbage with this helpful article from Love & Lemons.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
More Vegetable Side Dish Recipes You Will Love:
- Roasted Broccoli, Butternut Squash & White Bean Salad
- Cheesy Asiago, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
- Bacon & Goat Cheese Green Bean Casserole
- Honey Butter Sweet Potato Mash
- Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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Honey Balsamic Fried Red Cabbage with Goat Cheese & Walnuts
This Honey Balsamic Pan-Fried Red Cabbage is an elegant side dish for any occasion. Sauteed red cabbage full of creamy rich goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet honey balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage sliced 1/4 inch thick- about 6-8 cups
- Olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp curly leaf parsley chopped
For Honey Balsamic Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix Balsamic Honey Dressing– in a small mixing bowl whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and fresh cracked black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook Cabbage– heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced red cabbage and stir until evenly coated. Cook 4-6 minutes, stirring often, until cabbage just begins to brown and become tender. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour in balsamic mixture. Continue cooking and stirring for 4-6 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.
Notes
- Red Cabbage– has a lovely vibrant color and is a bit denser than green cabbage.
- Cabbage will reduce by about half as it cooks.
- Balsamic Vinegar– has a balanced sweet and sour flavor, with hints a molasses and fig.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of honey.
- Instead of walnuts, try pecans or pistachios!
- Other great additions: crispy bacon or caramelized onions.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Nutritional Information is an estimate only and will vary based on specific ingredients and amounts used.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 21.4gProtein: 4.8gFat: 20.5gSaturated Fat: 3.8gCholesterol: 7.5mgSodium: 77.1mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 14.8g
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