Braised Savoy Cabbage with Pine Nuts and Raisins is a delightful side dish best served hot fresh from the stove, but even the next day, either at room temperature or slightly reheated, it is delicious. The flavors and aromas really intensify.
We combined the Savoy cabbage with Chioggia red radicchio, which pairs perfectly with cabbage due to its slightly bitter aftertaste.
If you like cabbage, below are some other exciting ideas to use it, and right after the photo, we’ll discover how to prepare Braised Savoy Cabbage!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients for Braised Savoy Cabbage with Pine Nuts and Raisins
- 1.1 lbs Savoy cabbage
- 7 oz radicchio (Chioggia red)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.4 oz raisins
- 1.1 oz pine nuts
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preparation of Braised Savoy Cabbage with Raisins and Pine Nuts
To prepare Braised Savoy Cabbage with Pine Nuts and Raisins, first soak the raisins in warm water.
Separate the cabbage leaves and the radicchio leaves (if you wish to use it) and wash them well, then dry them with a kitchen towel.
Cut the vegetables into strips, not too thin.
In a large pan with high sides, sauté the garlic cloves in the extra virgin olive oil, and as soon as the oil sizzles, add the cabbage and radicchio.
Stir with a spatula and cook for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the squeezed raisins and pine nuts and only now add salt.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes over medium-low heat; if you wish to use black pepper, freshly grind it and add it at the end.
Alternatively, if you like it spicy, you can add fresh chopped chili pepper. Serve immediately or let it cool slightly before serving.
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How to Store Braised Savoy Cabbage with Pine Nuts and Raisins
You can keep it in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container and serve it cold or reheated, even in the microwave.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I skip the radicchio?
Of course, you can choose not to use it. It was my personal choice to add it.
If I don’t have pine nuts, what can I use?
If you don’t have pine nuts, you can use finely chopped walnuts.
