Red cabbage with balsamic vinegar & cranberries
This vibrant veggie Christmas side dish beautifully contrasts sweet and savoury, make it up to four days in advance or freeze it
Put the carrots in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and cook for 6-8 mins until just tender, then drain. Can be done the day before; just chill the carrots until needed.
Melt the butter in the same pan, add the pine nuts and sultanas, and cook for 2 mins until the pine nuts start to lightly brown. Return the carrots to the pan with the sugar, parsley and plenty of seasoning. Toss everything to coat.