Cabbage- Purple/Red

56. Cabbage-Purple/Red

About

Purple Cabbage is often lumped into the same category as lettuce because of their similar appearance. Cabbage structurally consists of clusters of stiff leaves superimposed in compact layers, allowing it to acquire round or globular shape vegetable. Several varieties of cabbage cultivated worldwide including green, purple, red, and savoy. Red cabbage, also known as purple cabbage or red kraut, is a member of the Brassicaceae family and can be found throughout Northern Europe, America, and parts of China. It isn’t clear what the exact progression of its native location is, but it is an offshoot of the traditional cabbage species.

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Nutritions

Purple cabbage is a nutritious and delicious vegetable that has become very popular throughout the world for a number of reasons. Not only it is very good for the body, but it also adds flavor and flair to a wide variety of dishes. The health benefits of red cabbage include prevention of premature aging and cancer, improvement in the health of the skin and eyes, aid in weight loss, boost the immune system, increasing bone density, detoxification of the body, prevention of diabetes, improve heart health, slow down the onset of Alzheimer’s, and treatment of ulcers.

Uses

Cabbage can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, roasted, sautéed or stuffed. Sliced or grated raw leaves are added to vegetable salad preparations. Raw sliced or chopped leaves can be added to vegetable salad preparations. Stew fried cabbage, onion, garlic, bell pepper and green chillies mixed with steamed rice, and soya/chilli/tomato sauce is one of the favorite dishes (Chowmein) in China.