Nannys Holiday Purple Cabbage Recipes

PURPLE CABBAGE SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cabbage, apples, scallions and pecans.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl, Whisk until smooth and thickened.
• (Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a container and shake until smooth and thick.)
• Pour dressing over salad - you may not need all of it, so start with some and add more as needed.
• Toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
• Prepare the dressing a couple of days ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to eat.

NANNY'S HOLIDAY PURPLE CABBAGE

Steps:

• Fill a medium pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
• Add the cabbage to the boiling water and cook until just tender. When cooked, remove from heat and drain cabbage in colander. Pour cooked cabbage into Pyrex bowl. Cover and set aside in a warm area.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the dry ingredients with the liquids, and cook over medium to low heat until slightly thickened.
• Reduce heat, and continue to cook the thickened sauce at a very low temperature for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Pour sauce over cooked cabbage in bowl, add butter, and mix gently. Keep cabbage/sauce mixture hot for 15 minutes before serving.

SAUTéED PURPLE CABBAGE WITH PASTA RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to packet instruction. While the noodles are cooking, grab a large frying pan and place over medium heat; add bacon and cook until golden brown. Remove from pan. Top with a splash of olive oil, if needed, and add cabbage and fennel. Sauté until veggies begin to soften then add caraway seeds, splash of rice vinegar, bacon, and ¼ cup chicken broth. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until liquid has reduced slightly. Reserve some of the pasta water. Toss drained noodles into frying pan, season to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.