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.

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.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Servings 4

Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 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

Keyword fried red cabbage, honey balsamic dressing

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