Braised Red Cabbage | Vegan + Gluten-free

Braised Red Cabbage served in a white bowl.

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.

Looking for more festive dishes?

Make sure to check out these recipes:

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 served in a white bowl.
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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 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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

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

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:

How to make Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk together the sauce and coat the mushrooms: Whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Coat the mushrooms with the sauce.
  4. 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.
  5. Garnish: Garnish them with fresh thyme as well as salt and pepper! YUM!

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:

Other vegan recipes you might enjoy

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

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 served in a white bowl garnished with thyme.
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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 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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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Easy Vegan Gravy | Quick + Simple

Easy Vegan Gravy served in a blue and in a white bowl.

This delicious and easy vegan gravy is made out of simple ingredients and only takes about 5 minutes to prepare. If you are looking for a fuss-free, easy and quick vegan gravy this is the recipe for you! It goes well with mashed potatoes or these roasted cauliflower steaks!

I find there are many vegan gravy recipes out there that are rather complicated and time-consuming. This recipe is literally ready in about 5 minutes and no blending required!

This vegan gravy is great for the holidays and those special occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Give this recipe a go, it is delicious but so simple!

This easy vegan gravy recipe is:

  • Quick and simple
  • Great for the holidays
  • Fuss-free
  • Vegan and vegetarian friendly
  • Flavorful
  • Inexpensive
  • Kid-friendly
  • Creamy and smooth

Ingredients you will need for this recipe

Easy Vegan Gravy served in a blue and in a white bowl.

How to make vegan gravy

As I said before, this gravy is extremely easy to make and ready in just 5 minutes.

Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a pot and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 2: Stir frequently on medium-high heat and until the gravy has thickened.

Step 3: Serve with your main dish of choice like a vegan roast, mashed potatoes or roasted cauliflower steaks!

Other vegan recipes you might enjoy

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

Finally, if you make this easy vegan gravy at home, please let me know what you think. Rate this recipe or leave a comment down below, I would love to hear your opinion. You can also tag me on Instagram @aboutannella if you recreate this recipe at home or follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration.

Easy Vegan Gravy served in a blue and in a white bowl.
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Vegan Gravy

This delicious, fuss-free and easy vegan gravy is made out of simple ingredients and only takes about 5 minutes to prepare.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Dairy-free, Oil-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Easy, Holiday
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp sage
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil.
  • Stir frequently over medium-high heat for a few minutes or until the gravy has thickened.
  • Serve over your personal dish of choice like mashed potatoes, cauliflower steak or vegan roast!

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