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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head red cabbage sliced ¼ inch thick- about 6-8 cups
  • Olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoon curly leaf parsley chopped

For Honey Balsamic Dressing:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon 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 ¼ 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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