10 Good-for-You Cabbage Recipes: Cheap & Healthy Foods
1 Comment | Written on September 20, 2012 at 11:00 am, by Amy Keyishian
I never thought of myself as someone who likes cabbage. The thick, white leaves and lettuce-like rotundity doesn’t inspire a lot of passion. But for a bunch of weeks I had tons of it, in every variety, in my weekly CSA box, and I tried a bevy of recipes to see what I could make of it. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that cabbage is amazingly versatile, and that it soaks up flavors and takes on a delicate, creamy texture when cooked the right way.
It’s kind of crazy that this was such a revelation, because two of my favorite childhood comfort foods — cabbage soup and cabbage rolls — are (duh) cabbage-based. With a renewed sense of purpose, I scoured our archives to find an array of cabbage recipes that showcase this healthy vegetable, packed with beta carotene, vitamin C and fiber, with the added bonus of anti-cancer properties (of course, the less you cook it, the more of these benefits you reap).
We found a few healthier variations on coleslaw, and updated some favorite old-world favorites (like my beloved cabbage rolls). But there are also some innovative ideas here: did you ever think of pairing cabbage with pear? Their crunchy whiteness match up amazingly well!
Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Pears
How’s this for a stellar side? It packs a tangy punch while being low in carbs.
Sweet & Sour Cabbage Rolls
Hey, I thought I invented this! Turkey and brown rice make this old-world favorite a truly healthy treat.
Tuscan Cabbage & Mushrooms
Butter and bacon are used sparingly, almost as a spice, as the cabbage is gently simmered in this Italian side.
Meaty Cabbage Borscht
This is almost my grandma’s recipe — she literally used borscht for the base, and added raisins.
Coleslaw with a Twist
Coleslaw lightens up — less mayo means the flavors shine through.
Red Potato Colcannon
This Irish staple is traditionally as heavy as the blarney stone, but this version is downright good for you.
Ale-Braised Cabbage with Leeks
This gorgeous makeover of a British fave is the purplest side salad you’ll ever serve — gorgeous!
Cabbage-Chicken Toss
Shred chicken with cabbage for a main-dish salad (top it with low-calorie ginger dressing to give it more pep!)
Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
It’s easier than you think to make your own peanut sauce for this so-satisfying dinner.
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Are you a fan of Vietnamese summer rolls? This is a kinda-sorta cabbaged-up version.
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Real Healthy | Tags: Cabbage, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Dinner, Healthy Dishes, Low Fat
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