This Slimming World-friendly braised red cabbage with apple is a flavour-packed, low-syn side dish that’s rich in vitamin C and fibre, making it excellent for digestive health.
Perfect with roast pork, beef, or even festive dinners like Christmas Day, this slow-cooked recipe delivers sweet and tangy notes from the apple and vinegar, all while staying slimming-plan friendly.

Gently braising the red cabbage in your slow cooker allows the flavours to deepen without adding extra calories, so you can enjoy a healthy, hearty side without the guilt. Once you’ve made it, you’ll want to add this recipe to your regular side dish rotation.

Health Benefits of Braised Red Cabbage with Apple

The vinegar used in this recipe contains prebiotics, which help support your digestive system and immunity, particularly during cold and flu season.

Cabbage is naturally low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals, including folate (essential during pregnancy) and vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.

The apple adds natural sweetness and extra fibre, supporting gut health while complementing the tangy vinegar.

Braised Red Cabbage with Apple – Slimming World Slow Cooker Recipe

Serves: 6
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5.5 hours (slow cooker) or 2 hours (oven method)
Calories: 28.5 per serving
Fibre: 1g per serving

Ingredients:

• 1 medium red cabbage, cored and julienned (or grated if preferred)
• 1 red onion, julienned
• 1 apple, cored and diced (Pink Lady or Honeycrisp are great choices)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp sweetener (e.g., raw monk fruit, zero calories)
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp water

Method:

1. Cut the red cabbage into quarters, remove outer leaves and inner core, then julienne (or grate).
2. Halve and finely slice the onion.
3. Core and dice the apple.
4. Add the cabbage, onion, and apple to your slow cooker, along with the water, vinegars, sweetener, and cinnamon.
5. Cook on high for 5.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.

Oven Method (Quicker Option):

If you’re short on time, place all ingredients into an ovenproof dish, cover with foil, and cook at a low heat for around 2 hours. This method keeps the cabbage tender and is ideal for weeknight dinners.

Tip: This braised red cabbage and apple recipe works brilliantly as a make-ahead dish — the flavours develop even more when reheated.

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