Keto Rotkraut (German Red Cabbage)

Bring a taste of Germany to your low-carb table with this Keto Rotkraut, a vibrant and flavorful take on traditional German red cabbage. This dish combines tender shredded cabbage with the tangy sweetness of apple cider vinegar and a hint of aromatic spices like ground cloves, all lightly sweetened with keto-friendly erythritol. Perfectly caramelized onions add depth, while a touch of olive oil keeps everything rich yet light. Ready in just an hour, this side dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, sausages, or your favorite keto mains. Gluten-free, sugar-free, and packed with nutrients, Keto Rotkraut is the ultimate guilt-free comfort food that doesn’t skimp on authentic German flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head red cabbage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Erythritol
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves from the head of red cabbage, then cut it into quarters and remove the core. Thinly slice the quarters into shreds.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the shredded cabbage to the pot, stirring to mix with the onion and to coat it with oil.

Step 4

Pour in the apple cider vinegar and water, then add the Erythritol, ground cloves, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine the ingredients.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 40–45 minutes until the cabbage is tender.

Step 6

Stir occasionally during cooking to ensure the cabbage cooks evenly and does not stick to the pot.

Step 7

Once done, remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1219.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	551.5

Total Fat 29.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2579.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 389.9mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 2050.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 55.9%