Christmas cabbage with hazelnuts, olives and raisins

Jazz up your Christmas cabbage by treating it like a salad, combining shredded savoy leaves with a smattering of nuts, olives, raisins, herbs and pomegranate seeds. The contrasting textures and fresh pops of flavour work wonders with the rest of a classic festive spread.

Plan your festive menu with more Christmas trimmings, sauces and sides.

  • Serves 4-6 as a side
  • Hands-on time 20 min

Nutrition

Calories
137kcals
Fat
7.9g (1.4g saturated)
Protein
3g
Carbohydrates
11.9g (11.6g sugars)
Fibre
3.3g
Salt
0.2g

delicious. tips

  1. Don’t waste it: It’s always tricky to know what to do with half-used cabbages; recipes rarely call for an entire one. Luckily, they last for a good while if kept wrapped in the fridge. Our favourite way of using up leftover cabbage is to shred it then fiercely stir-fry it with garlic, ginger, spring onion and chilli for a great little side or simply served over rice (with whatever else needs using in your fridge).

  2. This entire dish can be made up to 4 hours in advance and kept in the fridge.

  3. Toasting hazelnuts in the oven instead of a pan ensures a more even toast and means you don’t have to keep an eagle eye on the nuts to make sure they don’t burn. To toast any nut, put them on a baking tray in a single layer then cook in the oven at 160ºC fan/gas 4 for 7-8 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through.

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