Red cabbage with pickled walnuts and balsamic

Prepared a day ahead, this rich, spicy side is delicious with roasts and cold cuts.

SERVES: 6

✿ 2 large onions, sliced

✿ A pinch each of ground cloves, nutmeg and mixed spice

✿ 2tbsp vegetable oil

✿ 1 red cabbage (about 1kg/2¼lb), chopped

✿ 4 pickled walnuts, sliced

✿ 3 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and sliced

✿ 200g (7oz) brown sugar

✿ 150ml (¼pt) balsamic vinegar

✿ 1 cinnamon stick

1 Fry the onions gently with the spices in a little oil until soft. In a large casserole dish, layer the cabbage with the pickled walnuts, apples, onions and sugar. Pour over the vinegar, add the cinnamon stick and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

2 Cover and cook for 90 mins over a very low heat, or in the oven at 150C/Gas 2, adding a little water if needed.

Per serving

343 cals, 8g fat, 1g sat fat, 60g carbs