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Baked Red Cabbage with Walnut & Honey Sauce

There is something so comforting about a tray of red cabbage roasting in the oven until tender and sweet at the edges. A spoonful of creamy honey-mustard sauce, a handful of walnuts, and this humble side becomes something special. Easy, affordable and ready in just 35 minutes.

What you'll need.

For the cabbage

1 small red cabbage (about 800 g), cut into 1.5 cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
Coarse salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the sauce

2 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

To finish

A handful of walnuts (about 50 g), chopped
2 green onions, chopped

How to make it.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice the red cabbage and lay it on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
Bake for 25 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
While it bakes, stir together the sour cream, mustard, honey, dark soy sauce, minced garlic and a little pepper until smooth.
Chop the walnuts and green onions.
Spoon the sauce over the warm cabbage, scatter the walnuts and green onions on top, and serve.

My tips.

Cut the slices an even thickness so they bake at the same pace. Toasting the walnuts for a minute brings out their flavor. If you prefer a lighter sauce, Greek yogurt works beautifully in place of sour cream.

Good to know.

Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Bake the cabbage and stir the sauce separately, then bring them together just before serving.

Is it vegetarian?
It is. To make it vegan, use a plant-based sour cream and maple syrup instead of honey.

What shall I serve it with?
It is lovely next to roast chicken or pork, or as part of a vegetable spread.

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Total 35 min · Serves 3

Nutrition.

~300 kcal · Protein 7 g · Fat 22 g · Carbs 22 g (approximate, calculated automatically)