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Tasty Tidbits: Cabbage

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A view of a table full of cabbage, on display at a local farmers market.

Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets, including cabbage! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a delicious fruit or vegetable, providing nutrition facts, simple storage and cooking tips, and new recipe ideas. Get ready to explore fresh flavors, boost your meals with nutritious ingredients, and enjoy the best of what Alabama’s farms have to offer.

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  • Low in calories and sodium.
  • Supports the immune system, bone health, and heart health.

How to Store

  • Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables like apples, apricots, and cantaloupe.
  • Refrigerate for up to 7 days.
  • Freeze for 9 to 14 months.

How to Prepare

  • For wedges
    • Remove damaged outer leaves and rinse with cold water.
    • Cut in half lengthwise, remove the core and cut into smaller wedges.
  • For shredded cabbage
    • Cut into wedges, lay flat, and slice lengthwise for long shreds or crosswise for short shreds.
  • For chopped cabbage
    • Cut into wedges, lay flat, slice lengthwise into 1-inch strips, then cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.

How to Enjoy

  • Use shredded in slaws or ferment for sauerkraut.
  • Add to soups, salads, tacos, or stir-fry.
  • Make cabbage rolls by stuffing whole leaves with lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Serve as a side dish after roasting, boiling, sautéing, or steaming as a side dish.

Did You Know? Cabbage is often associated with Irish cuisine, but it is considered a national food in Russia.

Recipes 

Southern Cooked Cabbage Fresh homemade braised white cabbage in bowl, raw cabbage in the back (Selective Focus, Focus one third into the cabbage)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups broth 
  • ½ teaspoon salt 
  • ½ teaspoon pepper 

Directions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil. Add remaining ingredients and stir. 
  • Bring to a boil. Then, immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cover. 
  • Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. 

Sautéed Cabbage 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 head of cabbage, shredded 
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  •  Optional: salt, thyme 

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high.
  • Add the cabbage and pepper. 
  • Sauté for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and begins to brown. 
  • Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar.
  • Sprinkle with optional seasonings, if desired.

Simple Cabbage Side 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 
  • 1 tablespoon honey 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head of cabbage, shredded 
  • Optional: salt, pepper  

Directions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients, except the cabbage.
  • Add cabbage and toss to coat. 
  • Let stand for 10 minutes. Toss again before serving.

 

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