5 Healthy Ways to Cook Cabbage in Your Meals
Exploring versatile ways to incorporate cabbage into your diet? Style My Soul gathered unique perspectives, including those from a food blogger and a chief editor, on using this leafy green to create healthy meals. From using cabbage as healthy wraps to making pineapple coleslaw for a nutrient boost, these culinary insights will inspire your next kitchen adventure.
Use Cabbage as Healthy Wraps
Boiled cabbage leaves can be used as wraps, similar to the way you would use tortilla shells, to create a healthy meal. Simply boil the head of cabbage for about seven minutes and remove it to a cutting board. Gently remove the outer leaves from the head and stuff them with your favorite protein and/or veggie stuffing.
Casandra Carrick, Food Blogger, Looks Delic
Create a Nutritious Cabbage Stir-Fry
One of my most popular and healthy ways to use cabbage is by making a cabbage stir-fry. It’s a simple, delicious recipe that retains the cabbage’s nutritional values above many methods of cooking it.
Cabbage stir-fry with vegetables and tofu is an extremely straightforward recipe to try if you’re new to this versatile vegetable. Stir-frying cabbage is a great way to incorporate it into your diet, offering high fiber content, which may aid digestion, and providing essential nutrients like vitamins C and K.
Ben W., Director, Canavape
Boil or Shred for Quick Sides
Green, round cabbage is a great side and can be cooked quickly, especially if you already have a pot of water going for pasta or anything else. Simply quarter or eighth the head of cabbage and boil for a few minutes until the green color brightens. Season and serve!
Another way I like to use cabbage is by shredding it and making a light slaw dressing with lime, a little honey, and the salad oil of your choice, along with some salt and pepper. It can be used as a crunchy bed for a filet of fish or grilled chicken.
Helen Sernett, Influencer, Helen Hearts Healthy
Stuff Cabbage Rolls for Hearty Meals
One of my favorite ways to utilize cabbage in a healthy meal is by making cabbage rolls stuffed with a mix of lean ground turkey, quinoa, and various fresh vegetables. I learned this recipe during a wilderness cooking workshop, where we focused on creating nutritious, energy-packed meals for outdoor adventures. The cabbage leaves serve as a natural wrapper, providing a low-calorie, high-fiber alternative to traditional wraps.
This nutritious dish not only fuels my outdoor explorations but also showcases the versatility of cabbage in creating a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Megan Kriss, Chief Editor, Hunting Mark
Make Pineapple Coleslaw for Nutrient Boost
Pineapple coleslaw is one way cabbage is made into a healthy meal because it combines the nutritional benefits of cabbage with other ingredients that add flavor and texture.
Cabbage is low in calories and high in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K, which can support the immune system, digestive health, and bone health. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, which is important for vision, skin, and immunity. Pineapple is a source of bromelain, an enzyme that can help with digestion and inflammation. Green onions provide antioxidants, such as quercetin, that can protect against oxidative stress and chronic diseases.
The creamy dressing adds some fat and protein, which can help with satiety and taste. It is advisable to use a moderate amount of dressing or to substitute some of the ingredients with healthier alternatives, such as yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and herbs. By doing so, pineapple coleslaw can be a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy cabbage and other vegetables.
Trent Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Founder, Curednation
