For the red cabbage, heat a large saucepan until hot, add the butter and red cabbage and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until just softened. Add the red wine and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the volume of liquid has reduced by half.
This easy recipe for low-carb Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage will make you a cabbage fan, if you aren’t already. This sautéed cabbage has a hint of sweetness balanced out with a touch of red wine vinegar. This red cabbage recipe makes a wonderful side and can be part of a low-carb, keto, diabetic, or Atkins diet.
Red wine vinegar and sweetener create a tangy addictive quality to this red cabbage recipe. I use red wine vinegar, due to its low carbohydrate content, to add the tartness . In addition to the sweet-tart flavor profile, I added a bit of star anise.
While this is carb level is higher than some vegetables, red cabbage can still be part of a low-carb or ketogenic lifestyle. If keeping your carbs down is important to you, red cabbage isn’t a vegetable you can eat without being mindful of the carbs.