When you think of cabbage, do you think of a garnish used to add color or fill in the white space on a plate? Or worse, do you remember watery, mushy, or chewy boiled cabbage that a relative over-boiled with cured meat? If so, then you share my shock and surprise that, at least until recently, I've been missing out on the vitamins and nutrients packed into this water-rich super food. Cabbage has more vitamin C than an orange is a great source of vitamins A, K and also is high in folate and fiber too. I like the flavor that it adds to soups and salads. My favorite recipe in the "The SparkPeople Cookbook" is Chef Meg’s Minestrone Soup and much of the flavor and nutrition comes from the two cups and chopped cabbage in this recipe. Use these cabbage recipes to add extra vegetables to your nutritional intake.  Thai Cabbage Noodles A complete meal high in fiber that taste great. CALORIES: 317.8 | FAT: 11.5g | PROTEIN: 12.1g | CARBS: 47.7g | FIBER: 7.6g  Spicy Cabbage Stir-Fry with Tofu Great recipe to get an extra serving of green vegetables. CALORIES: 205.8 | FAT: 8.2g | PROTEIN: 4.1g | CARBS: 30.9g | FIBER: 4.3g Light and Creamy Cole Slaw It'll be our little secret that this recipe isn't high in fat. It's so creamy no one will ever know. CALORIES: 51.8 | FAT: 1.6g | PROTEIN: 2g | CARBS: 8.3g | FIBER: 3.3g  Spring Rolls This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch. CALORIES: 113.1 | FAT: 4.2g | PROTEIN: 9g | CARBS: 9.7g | FIBER: 2g  Sautéed Cabbage Delight Low-calorie side dish with garlic, onion, and red pepper flake. CALORIES: 58.7 | FAT: 2.1g | PROTEIN: 2.4g | CARBS: 9.5g | FIBER: 3.8g  Ground Turkey and Cabbage Stew CALORIES: 121.4 | FAT: 3.5g | PROTEIN: 11.6g | CARBS: 12g | FIBER: 4.3g  Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage CALORIES: 83.5 | FAT: 4.7g | PROTEIN: 0.9g | CARBS: 11.3g | FIBER: 2.1g  Black Bean and Cabbage This dish is perfect for vegetarians or those trying to eat less meat. Add peppers and carrots for an extra serving of vegetables and added flavor. CALORIES: 300.8 | FAT: 5.3g | PROTEIN: 10.6g | CARBS: 54.8g | FIBER: 11.5g  A complete meal packed with veggies and protein. CALORIES: 295 | FAT: 16 g | PROTEIN: 24g | CARBS: 17.2g | FIBER: 3.1g  Slow-Cooker Cabbage Lentil Vegetable Soup This delicious soup is perfect for a cold day. Enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day. CALORIES: 57.6 | FAT: 0.4g | PROTEIN: 3.5g | CARBS: 11.7g | FIBER: 4g  Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Satisfy your hunger with this recipe. CALORIES: 159.2 | FAT: 5.9g | PROTEIN: 10.8g | CARBS: 16.6g | FIBER: 2g Tell us what you think about cabbage. What recipes do you prepare that use cabbage? Do you prefer green, red or Savoy? Want more healthy recipes from Chef Meg and fellow SparkPeople members? Be sure to subscribe to SparkPeople's Recipe of the Day email. Click here to sign up! Did you know SparkRecipes is now on Facebook? Click here to "Like" us! Order your copy of "The SparkPeople Cookbook" today. |
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