Image via WikipediaIt is an excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and K, calcium, folate, magnesium, manganese potassium, tryptophan, protein, and fiber.
Red cabbage also contains pigments called anthocyanins which help reduce inflammation and have powerful antioxidant properties. These nutrients are believed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and lower blood sugar.
Here are two great recipes to help you get more of this delicious and nutritious food in your diet:
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 head green cabbage, quartered through the core
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
course salt and ground pepper
Add the vinegar, sugar and 1 and ½ cups of water. Cook until it starts to simmer.
Lower the heat and cook the cabbage until it is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also replace the salt with soy sauce, if you prefer.
Apple Cabbage Salad
1/3 cup of honey
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard
1/8 teaspoon of salt
3 Granny Smith apples
4 cups of shredded cabbage
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, chopped
Lettuce leaves
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard
1/8 teaspoon of salt
3 Granny Smith apples
4 cups of shredded cabbage
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, chopped
Lettuce leaves
Core 1 apple and cut it into thin strips. Add it to the dressing.
Add cabbage, kiwifruit, and green onion. Toss well.
Arrange the mixture on top of lettuce leaves.
Garnish wit the remaining apples, cored and cut into strips.
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