CABBAGES
Cabbages are round in shape, with tightly packed layers of leaves making them feel quite heavy. There are many different varieties available, but chief among them are the green cabbage and the red cabbage. Green cabbage has a refreshing flavour and crunchy texture, while red cabbage has thicker leaves and a slightly sweeter taste. They can both be substituted for one another in recipes. Available all year round, cabbage is good shredded for salads, boiled as a vegetable dish or used in cooking.
To Buy
Look for crisp, brightly coloured cabbages with a subtle sweet smell
To Store
Store cabbages in a plastic bag in the crisper section of your fridge for 3 to 4 days.
To Prepare
Remove any thick outer leaves then cut cabbage. Wash in cold water then slice as desired.
Quick ideas with CABBAGES
- For a fresh side dish, sauté thinly sliced granny smith apple in butter and olive oil until soft. Set aside then cook shredded red cabbage in a little apple juice until just wilted. Stir through apples then serve with pork.
- For a fresh salad, combine shredded red and green cabbage with grated carrot, bean sprouts, thinly sliced red capsicum and sliced shallots. Toss together with crispy noodles then drizzle with sweet chilli sauce and lime juice.
- For a fresh coleslaw, combine shredded red and green cabbage with grated carrot. Add a little mayonnaise and lemon juice then toss to combine.
Nutritional Information:
Cabbage is a good source of vitamin C. Among other benefits, this vitamin helps with wound healing, as well as helping to boost immunity. Darker green cabbage leaves are also a source of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
| Quantity per serve (100g) | Quantity per 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 70kJ | 70kJ |
| Protein | 1.7g | 1.7g |
| Fat, total | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| -saturated | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3g | 2.3g |
| -sugars | 2.3g | 2.3g |
| Dietary fibre, total | 3.4g | 3.4g |
| Sodium | 23mg | 23mg |
| Vitamin A equivalents | 165mcg* | 165mcg* |
| Folate | 150mcg | 150mcg |
| Vitamin C | 38.3mg | 45mg |
| Potassium | 279mg | 328mg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
PLEASE NOTE
This information may vary due to seasonal influences and varietal differences. This fact sheet is not a substitute for specific dietary advice.
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