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By Carrie Ypma on February 24, 2020 34 Comments

Red Cabbage Recipe: Tasty Southwest Sautéed Side Dish

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Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage is a creative and colorful side dish. If you love this vegetable, then this is a red cabbage recipe you definitely must try.

Hey there! Today, I’m sharing the most delicious red cabbage recipe. It’s the prefect side dish to accompany nearly any dinner.

Try this red cabbage recipe as a delicious side dish for your next dinner. Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage goes great with tacos, burritos and other Mexican meals. #kenarry #ideasforthehome

How to Use Leftover Cabbage

A few weeks back, we shared our experience making Magic Stone Soup with our three-year-old based on a book we got at our local library. Magic Stone Soup was surprisingly tasty, purple and fun to make.

Unfortunately, that red cabbage recipe left half a head of cabbage sitting in the crisper drawer of our refrigerator. It was just begging to be turned into a tasty side dish of some sort. I pondered over the kind of red cabbage recipe to make with it for several days.

chopped red cabbage and onions on a cutting board

I finally decided that sautéing it with onion and a few basic spices would be a good use of the leftover cabbage. Sure enough, I was right. Our new red cabbage recipe was not only delicious, but it was also quick and easy to prepare too. It shall henceforth be known in our house as “Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage” thanks to the sweet and savory flavor it gets from the spices.

bowl of Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage with onion

Health Benefits of Red Cabbage

Eating red cabbage has many great health benefits too. Physician and best-selling author, Dr. Ann Kulze says “any form of cabbage is great for you, but red cabbage is simply stellar.” Watch her short video to find out why:

Red Cabbage & Weight Loss

Red cabbage is low in calories and high in fiber, which contributes to weight loss. It’s also a great source of vitamin C.

Red Cabbage Anticancer Properties

According to an article about cabbage in the Reader’s Digest, “Cabbage contains sulforaphane, which has potent anti-cancer properties. One study of women found that those who ate the most cabbage and its cruciferous cousins, like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, had a 45 percent lower breast cancer risk than women who ate the least. Cabbage may also help guard against lung cancer.”

How to Make Sauteed Southwest red cabbage

This is a very basic recipe that doesn’t require a ton of supplies or ingredients. Don’t you just love easy recipes like this?

Kitchen tools needed:

  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large frying pan

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need from the store. The exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

This list is pretty simple, you might already have most of these ingredients in your refrigerator.

  • Red cabbage
  • Onions
  • Butter or margarine
  • Garlic
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Worcestershire Sauce
Chopped red cabbage and onions get sautéed together for a delicious side dish recipe. If you love cabbage, you've got to try this Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage recipe for dinner.

Sauteed Red Cabbage Recipe

Here is our super simple red cabbage recipe. Don’t forget to pin this post to your Pinterest board so you can find it later!

Your family will love this red cabbage recipe. Use these simple instructions to sauté red cabbage with onion and seasonings to create a delicious side dish that goes great with any dinner.
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Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage

Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage is a creative and colorful side dish. If you love this vegetable, then this is a red cabbage recipe you definitely must try.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage
Servings: 6
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Carrie Ypma

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head of red cabbage
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

  • Slice onion and red cabbage.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add red cabbage and garlic.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally.
  • Add sugar, salt, pepper, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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Serving Suggestions for this Red Cabbage Recipe:

Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage is a creative and colorful side dish. It would be a great replacement for cole slaw or other cabbage based side dishes.

Serve With Hamburgers

My family enjoyed this red cabbage recipe with hamburgers and sweet potato fries for dinner one evening.

Add Cumin For a Taco Tuesday Side Dish

With the cumin, I think it would also taste wonderful with tacos, burritos, chicken verde enchiladas or other Mexican dishes as a replacement for black beans or refried beans.

Sauté red cabbage with onion and seasonings to create a delicious side dish that goes great with any dinner. Your family will love this red cabbage recipe.

If you love red cabbage, then this is a recipe you definitely must try. Please comment below and let us know what you paired it with or if you have any other creative ideas for how to use half a head of red cabbage.

More Side Dish Recipes

While you’re here be sure to check out other side dish recipes on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® –

  • Cucumber Greek Salad
  • Classic Taco Salad
  • Homemade Pico de Gallo.
  • Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup recipe
  • Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

If you enjoyed this Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage recipe, please share this with your friends or pin it for later:

bowl of Southwest Sautéed Red Cabbage with onion

Originally published February 2014. Updated February 2018 and again February 2020. 

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About Carrie Ypma

Carrie is the chief writer, crafter and creator here at Ideas for the Home by Kenarry®. She's an optimist by nature and enjoys sharing recipes, trying new craft ideas, planning for parties and events as well as organizing and decorating. She and her husband, Kent live in Michigan. She also loves to hide away in a castle under the stairs reading to her two young boys and help guests plan vacations at Sunshine Villa at Glenbrook Resort, their short term vacation rental home in Orlando near Walt Disney World.

Whether you’re cooking, crafting or creating for your family, follow Carrie on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get inspiring ideas for your home. For home organization tips and ideas, check out her other website, Clutter Keeper or follow her on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Comments

  1. Carly @ A Neat Nest says

    February 27, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    I’ve never tried red cabbage before and I’m always looking for an easy side. I’m gonna try it this weekend!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      February 27, 2014 at 10:11 pm

      Great! If you do, please stop back and let me know what you thought of it.

      Reply
  2. Patti says

    March 1, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Wow. This looks and sounds delicious. I would never have thought to pair the cabbage with cumin and Worcestershire sauce. I am definitely making this as soon as I get some red cabbage, or green cabbage.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      March 1, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Thanks, Patti! If you try it, please stop back and let me know what you thought.

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    March 2, 2014 at 10:41 am

    Hi Carrie! Thanks for thinking about me . I do love cabbage ! Red or green I can eat plates full all day! Your recipe looks delicious! I’m sharing it on pinterest! Thank for sharing it . Have a great Sunday!

    Kim from This Ole Mom

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      March 2, 2014 at 11:30 am

      You will love this recipe, Kim! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Dee says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Sounds like a healthy treat! I use this to top tacos and in cole slaw, but I’ve never cooked it. Thanks for the idea.:)

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 24, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      I bet it would be delicious like this on top of tacos! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  5. Kimberlee says

    May 8, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    This sounds really good – I like red cabbage and always looking to try a new recipe.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      May 9, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks, Kimberlee! If you give it a try, come back and let us know what you thought!

      Reply
  6. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    May 11, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    What a creative recipe! I enjoy sweet and sour red cabbage and raw red cabbage in a salad, but this looks really interesting. I’m curious…have you tried it without the cumin?

    Thanks, Carrie for sharing your recipe with us at Project Inspire{d}! Pinning!!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      May 13, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      Diane, I haven’t actually tried it without the cumin. I’m sure it would still be delicious. It would just be missing the “southwest” flavor. Thanks for stopping by — and for pinning the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jay says

        December 30, 2018 at 10:15 pm

        I did it without the cumin (was out and didn’t realize that till too late). It was good but a little bland. I’ll have to try it again with the cumin next time…

        Reply
        • Carrie Ypma says

          December 31, 2018 at 11:43 am

          Hi Jay,
          The cumin will definitely spice it up for you so it will be less bland next time. Enjoy!

          Best wishes,
          Carrie

          Reply
  7. Tina says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Making tonight with balsamic roast and mashed potatoes

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      March 17, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Tina! You just made my night. I’m thrilled to hear you were planning to try Southwest Sauteed Red Cabbage. Thank you for letting me know. What did you think?

      Reply
  8. Chantelle says

    September 28, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Hi,

    I’ve just made this as a side dish and to be honest I’m probably gonna make some more tomorrow! It was lovely and bonus points for helping me use the little red cabbage that’s been rolling around my veg drawer for a couple of weeks!

    Thanks for sharing

    Chantelle

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      September 28, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Oh yay! I’m so glad you tried the recipe and loved it, Chantelle. I’m thrilled you came by to let me know too. If you love red cabbage, did you see the Magic Stone Soup recipe on our blog? You can skip the stone of course and I know the color is a little odd for soup, but it’s super delicious especially if you put the sausage right in the soup!

      Reply
  9. Veronica Scott says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:51 am

    I made this recipe and it is amazing. My 15 yr old doesnt eat any cabbage but loved this.

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      November 6, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      Oh yay! We’re so thrilled to hear you and your son loved this recipe! Thanks for taking the time to let us know.

      Best wishes,
      Carrie

      Reply
  10. Amanda says

    January 21, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    This was fabulous! Had it with scrambled eggs and will definitely have it again.

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      January 21, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      Oh yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Amanda. I never thought to have it with scrambled eggs before – I bet it was delicious!

      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry®

      Reply
  11. Ruth Wyngarden says

    September 29, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    One word. DELICIOUS!!

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      September 30, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      OH YAY! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it, Ruth!

      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  12. Cheryl Russell Mijangos says

    October 15, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    Great recipe! I really like cabbage and usuallt just steam green cabbage and serve with butter salt and pepper but am not used to cooking red cabbage. I wanted something other than the sweet and sour. This was it and so simple to do. Thank you. Absolutely delicous!

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      October 16, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Cheryl, I’m so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  13. Ray Peysen says

    September 2, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Great Recipe, I was trying to find a way to use some leftover cabbage and found this recipe. My wife loved it and its now a once a week item. I do add a bit of Red Wine Vinegar but other than that followed recipe. Thanks

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      September 3, 2020 at 8:56 am

      Wonderful! I’m so glad to hear that you and your wife loved the recipe and have made it part of your regular weekly meal rotation. That makes my day! Next time I’ll have to try it with the red wine vinegar like you suggested.
      Have a great day, Ray! Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the Southwest Sauteed Red Cabbage.
      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  14. Sierra says

    February 1, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    This recipe is delicious. My family will be including this in our frequently used side dishes. Thank you for this simple yet packed with flavors dish.

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      February 2, 2021 at 8:01 am

      Hi Sierra,
      I’m so thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed it and will make it as part of your regular meal rotation. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply

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