Microwave caraway & pomegranate red cabbage

Lift the flavour of red cabbage with the help of pomegranate juice and caraway seeds. Made in the microwave, it's a vibrant, colourful side for the Christmas dinner table

Ingredients

• 1 red cabbage (around 550g), finely sliced
• 65 ml pomegranate juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed
• 2 tsp pomegranate molasses, to serve (optional)

Steps

1. Mix everything in a large heatproof bowl, except the pomegranate molasses, and season well.
2. Cover and cook on high for 10 mins. Stir, then cook for 10 mins more. Drizzle with the molasses, if you like. Will keep chilled for up to three days. Leave to cool first.