National Cabbage Day
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Get your greens in on National Cabbage Day - check out our recipes for delicious ways to enjoy this veggie!
Celebrate National Cabbage Day on February 17 with a delicious dish of this superfood! This day serves to recognize the humble cabbage, which is one of the oldest known vegetables and has been enjoyed for thousands of years. Not only does it have an amazing flavor, but it also has countless health benefits due to its high levels of vitamins and minerals.
A classic way to celebrate National Cabbage Day is to make a delicious cabbage salad. It can be as simple as shredding the cabbage, adding some parsley and dressing with lemon juice and olive oil, or you can get creative and add other ingredients such as grated carrots, nuts, fruits or even some cooked grains.
For a hearty meal on National Cabbage Day, try making a delicious cabbage soup. This can be as simple as making a vegetable broth with onions and garlic, adding shredded cabbage and simmering for 20 minutes - or you can get creative and add other ingredients such as potatoes, beans, or spices.
Stuffed cabbage is a classic dish that is both tasty and easy to make. Start by cooking rice in chicken broth, then mix in ground beef, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Cut off the stems of large cabbage leaves, stuff with the mixture and roll them up, then place them in a large pot with tomato sauce and cook for 1 hour.
Making sauerkraut is easier than you might think - all you need is shredded cabbage, salt, caraway seeds (optional) and a jar with an airtight lid. Mix the ingredients together in the jar until the liquid covers the cabbage completely, then seal tightly and let it sit for 6 weeks before eating.
A great way to preserve your cabbage harvest is to pickle it using vinegar, sugar and spices. Slice the cabbages into thin strips and pack them into jars along with desired seasonings (such as garlic cloves or mustard seeds). Heat up the vinegar mixture until boiling then pour over the cabbages and let cool before sealing.
When you think of a healthy vegetable, cabbage should definitely be on the list. It's packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin K, C and B6, as well as fiber to help you stay full and regular. Eating cabbage is also a great way to get added antioxidants into your diet!
In addition to providing plenty of nutrients, cabbage is also incredibly affordable. A single head can cost less than $2 and can easily provide several meals for one or two people. That makes it a great option for anyone who wants to eat healthily but watch their pennies!
From salads to stir fry dishes, cabbage is incredibly versatile and pairs well with almost any meal. Plus, it's an excellent substitute for more expensive vegetables like kale or spinach that might not fit into your grocery budget. So why not give it a try and see what delicious dishes you can come up with?
