The Secret Power of Cabbage + Cabbage Recipes

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:

1. Thinly slice or shred cabbage.

2. Mix the dressing ingredients with a whisk

3. Toss dressing the cabbage and dressing together

4. 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:

1. Shred or thinly slice cabbage. Combine with carrots if using.

2. Whisk remaining ingredients and toss with cabbage/carrots.

3. 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.