Braised Red Cabbage | Vegan + Gluten-free

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 - About Annella

Is it really Christmas without braised red cabbage? In Austria – where I am from – braised red cabbage is a must dish for the holidays. Plus, this recipe is pretty easy to make and also made out of pantry friendly ingredients. This recipe is festive and makes a great side dish!

This recipe is typical for Austria and Germany and is traditionally called “Blaukraut” or “Rotkraut”. I literally love everything about this recipe: the color, the taste and the smell. I highly recommend you give it a go, I promise you won’t regret it!

Ingredients you will need for this Vegan Braised Red Cabbage Recipe

Red cabbage
Apple cider vinegar
Maple syrup
Onion
Apple
Spices
Salt and pepper

As you can see from the list above, the ingredients for this recipe are pretty basic. Besides the red cabbage, I mostly have all of them in my pantry anyway.

Tips and tricks for making the best braised red cabbage

Make sure to slice the cabbage quite thinly. I’d recommend using a large chef’s knife for this! If you cut the cabbage into thicker pieces, be aware that it will take longer to cook.
Make sure to use the listed ingredients if you are aiming for all those delicious aromatic flavors.
If you don’t want to stress about making this dish on Christmas eve, you can also make it one day ahead. It definitely tastes even better the next day as the recipe sits and all the flavors have time to blend together!
Braised red cabbage tastes great with roasts and it totally goes well with dumplings. Also, in my opinion, it works great with these roasted cauliflower steaks too.

Braised Red Cabbage served in a white bowl.

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Finally, if you try this braised red cabbage out yourself, please let me know what you think. Rate this recipe or leave a comment below, I always love to hear your opinion. I would love to see you tag me on Instagram @aboutannella if you recreate this recipe at home. You can also follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration.

Braised Red Cabbage

This braised red cabbage is easy to make and made out of pantry friendly ingredients. This recipe is festive and makes a great side dish too.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Austrian, German, Gluten-free, Oil-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Christmas, Healthy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

900 g (2 lb) red cabbage thinley sliced
1 onion diced
1 apple shredded
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp ground cloves
2 bay leaves

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat add the diced onion, along with the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, ground cloves and a splash of water. Cook until onion softens and the edges begin to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
In the same pot, add the red cabbage and stir to coat in the mixture. Add in the bay leaves and apple.
Simmer everything, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is soft and tender, for about 45 minutes on low-medium heat. If the cabbage begins to look dry, make sure to add more water.
After the cabbage has finished cooking, remove the bay leaves. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Maple syrup can be substituted with agave syrup, white or brown sugar.

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Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

December 22, 2020December 23, 2020 - About Annella

Have you ever had balsamic mushrooms? These balsamic and soy roasted garlic mushrooms taste absolutely amazing and are super healthy as well. They are festive and work great as a side dish for the holidays!

These balsamic mushrooms are so easy to put together. Despite being so simple, these mushrooms are going to be the star of your next meal, I promise! They have that typical umami flavor that is hard to describe but definitely unbeatable!

Ingredients you will need for this Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushroom Recipe

This recipe is made out of minimal and pantry friendly ingredients. Here is what you will need:

Mushrooms
Minced garlic
Balsamic vinegar
Soy sauce
Fresh thyme
Salt and pepper

How to make Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet: Personally, I love using reusable baking sheets that have an almost non-stick surface. However, feel free to line your pan with your baking sheet of choice.
Clean and quarter the mushrooms: Make sure to clean off the dirt of your mushrooms properly. I personally like to quarter them to roast them but if you want to you can also just leave them as they are.
Whisk together the sauce and coat the mushrooms: Whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Coat the mushrooms with the sauce.
Roast the coated mushrooms in the oven: Spread them onto your prepared baking sheet and roast them roughly for about 25 minutes. Make sure to give them a good stir once you are halfway through the baking time.
Garnish: Garnish them with fresh thyme as well as salt and pepper! YUM!

Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms served in a white bowl garnished with thyme.

What to serve with Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

These mushrooms are an absolute winner and taste even better paired with one of these recipes:

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Finally, if you try these balsamic soy roasted garlic mushrooms out yourself, please let me know what you think. Rate this recipe or leave a comment below, I always love to hear your opinion. I would love to see you tag me on Instagram @aboutannella if you recreate this recipe at home. You can also follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration.

Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

This balsamic and soy roasted garlic mushrooms taste absolutely amazing. They are festive and work great as a side dish for the holidays!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Oil-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Easy, Festive

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

900 g (2 lb) mushrooms cleaned
3 garlic cloves minced
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Add the minced garlic, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Add the mushrooms and toss to ensure thar the mushrooms are well coated. Spread out on baking sheet or baking dish.
Roast them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender. Make sure to mix them half way through.

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Butternut Squash Fondant

November 8, 2020December 1, 2020 - About Annella

Have you ever had Butternut Squash Fondant? If no you definitely should! This easy but delicious Butternut Squash Fondant tastes absolutely amazing and is perfect for your next dinner party. This tasty recipe is usually a crowd-pleaser and also tastes great on special occasions like Thanksgiving or even Christmas.

I absolutely adore butternut squash recipes! These recipes are perfect for the fall and wintertime when all you wanna do is eat delicious comfort food and get cozy. And if you love fondant potatoes as much as I do you will surely enjoy this Butternut Squash Fondant recipe too!

What is Butternut Squash Fondant?

Butternut Squash Fondant is a dish that is inspired by the French cuisine. The word ‘fondant’ means “melting”. The Butternut Squash is traditionally peeled and cut into round shapes with the top and bottoms cut flat. Then, these butternut squash cubes are prepared golden crispy on both sides. In my opinion, they taste absolutely wonderful and have a rich and creamy consistency.

Butternut Squash Fondant in a white baking dish garnished with thyme.

Ingredients you will need for this Fondant Recipe

Butternut squash: Butternut squash is the main ingredient of this recipe and has many health benefits too. It is a great source of different vitamins and helps to boost your immune system, which is great around this time of the year!
Olive oil or vegan butter: I used olive oil for this dish because I personally prefer the taste of it. But feel free to choose whatever you prefer here!
Vegetable stock: For more taste!
Thyme: Thyme-infused squash tastes amazing! So don’t forget to add it in there!
Salt: For enhancing the flavor. I love using pink salt!

How to make Butternut Squash Fondant

Butternut Squash Fondant is not as difficult as it seems at first. Actually, there are just very few steps that you need to follow before you get this delicious and tasty Butternut Squash Fondant.

Step 1: First of all, you want to peel your butternut squash and cut it into little cubes.

Step 2: Next, prepare some vegetable stock. Then, grease a frying pan with a generous amount of olive oil or vegan butter.

Step 3: Fry the cubed butternut squash in olive oil on both sides. Fry until crispy. Season with salt, garlic and onion powder.

Step 3: Transfer the fried butternut squash to a baking dish. Add barely enough vegetable stock to cover them (a few bits sticking out the top are fine). Don’t forget to add the thyme to get that delicious thyme-infused flavor!

How to serve Butternut Squash Fondant

There are many different ways how to serve Fondant. Here are some options for you:

Serve it in a bowl. I love serving it with rice, oven-baked Brussels sprouts and crispy baked tofu.
You can also serve as an elegant side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
It would also work great with green salad or crispy potatoes.

Other vegan recipes you might enjoy

If you liked this recipe you may enjoy some of my other recipes too:

Finally, if you try this Butternut Squash Fondant out yourself, please let me know what you think. Rate this recipe or leave a comment below, I always love to hear your opinion. I would love to see you tag me on Instagram @aboutannella if you recreate this recipe at home. You can also follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration.

Butternut Squash Fondant

This easy but delicious Butternut Squash Fondant tastes absolutely amazing and is perfect for your next dinner party.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Dairy-free, French, Gluten-free, Vegan

Keyword Butternut Squash, Fondant

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 butternut squash peeled and cubed
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
thyme
1 cup vegetable broth

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Fry: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Then, add the cubed butternut. Fry for 5-7 mins, or until deep golden brown, then flip and fry on the other side. Add the salt, garlic and onion powder.
Bake: Transfer the fried butternut squash to a baking dish. Pour the vegetable stock into it and add the thyme. Make sure to add enough vegetable stock to barely cover them (a few bits sticking out the top are fine). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake unvocvered for about 40-45 minutes or until the butternut squash comes out crispy and golden brown.
Serve: Place the squash on a serving platter. Garnish with more thyme. Make sure to let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Olive oil can be substituted with any other oil of your personal preference.
If you own an oven-proof skillet (such as a cast-iron skillet), you can transfer it to the oven straight away and skip the step with the additional baking dish.

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