Cabbage is an often-overlooked vegetable; a humble ingredient in a poor-man's meal. It certainly isn't talked about by the health gurus of our day! But did you know that cabbage is the superman of vegetables? Behind its simple "Clark Kent" look, it boasts some incredible superpowers.
Here are just a few:
Cabbage is packed full of vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, and many other vitamins & minerals.
Cabbage may support digestion, improve heart health, AND decrease inflammation.
Cabbage has been found to slow tumor cell growth, which reduces risk of cancer
Cabbage can heal stomach ulcers
Due to its anti-inflammatory nature and its many antioxidants, cabbage is a great way to support clear skin
Cabbage leaves have been used for centuries to reduce swelling and pain while breastfeeding, and also clears up mastitis
While it may look a lot like lettuce, it actually belongs to the Brassica genus of vegetables, which means it is amazing for liver and detox support!
Ok, so now that you want more cabbage in your life, what are some good ways to pack it in?
Here are a few ideas!
Add cabbage to stir fries
Boil and toss with butter
Cook with polish sausage
Shred and use as a crunchy salad topping
Make sauerkraut for some probiotic goodness
Or try out two of our favorite raw cabbage recipes, Chopped Thai Salad and Homemade Coleslaw!
Chopped Thai Salad
Salad Ingredients:
Green & red cabbage
Grated carrots
Cashews, chopped
Bell peppers (optional)
Chickpeas (optional)
Roasted tofu or chicken (optional)
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup organic peanut butter or nut butter
3Tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
1Tbsp sesame oil
1Tbsp lemon or lime juice
2Tbsp rice vinegar
1Tbsp maple syrup
1tsp ginger
1tsp garlic
1tsp Sriracha (optional)
Instructions:
Thinly slice or shred cabbage.
Mix the dressing ingredients with a whisk
Toss dressing the cabbage and dressing together
Top with cashews, bell peppers, chickpeas, and/or protein of your choice.
This salad keeps well in the fridge for several days. It is especially good on day two once the flavors marinate!
Homemade Coleslaw
Ingredients:
1-2 heads of cabbage
Shredded carrots (optional)
1c good quality mayo (Primal Kitchen Mayo made with avocado oil)
3Tbsp honey
3Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt and poppyseeds as desired
Instructions:
Shred or thinly slice cabbage. Combine with carrots if using.
Whisk remaining ingredients and toss with cabbage/carrots.
Eat this coleslaw within 24 hours!
Recipe Tips:
For meal prepping , store dressing and cabbage mixture separately and toss before eating, this stores well for 4-5 days.
Add your favorite protein into the coleslaw or as a side to make a full meal.
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