A chef has shared how you can elevate an “overlooked” superfood to make it more delicious.
If you’re on a quest to add more vegetables to your meals, this recipe might just be the game-changer you need. It takes the often-sidelined leafy green, and turns it into something special.
According to Healthline, despite its “impressive nutrient content,” cabbage is frequently overlooked. However, it’s a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with vitamin C, fibre, and vitamin K. Some studies even suggest that it may support digestion and heart health, among other benefits.
So, how can you jazz up this leafy green to prevent it from being just another uninspiring vegetable on your plate?
Chef @melizcooks has a method of cooking cabbage that ensures it’s “packed full of flavour,” and her recipe is straightforward to follow.
Meliz explains that this technique works with any type of cabbage except red, making it an excellent way to use up any leftovers. She advises: “Char it first in some olive oil, finely shredded until it looks like lovely, darkened, beautiful charred pieces.”
Next, she adds either 500ml of chicken or vegetable stock, a heaped teaspoon of dried mint, and a good pinch of black pepper and then reduces it down to the highest heat possible. “Add a knob of butter in there, too, for a little bit of extra luxury, but it’s not necessary,” she adds.
Finally, Meliz presents the finished dish, which looks utterly tempting, and assures us it’s “full of so much flavour”.
“It’s so easy to make and is perfect with any kind of roast dinner, or any dinner really as a lovely vegetable side,” she added. In the comments section, one person noted: “Plus, a head of cabbage is only 40p in Tesco!! I think people avoid it as we got emotional damage from cabbage at school, but it’s a gorgeous vegetable!”
Another enthusiastic home cook mentioned: “Butter is super necessary,” Brown University Health has highlighted that “Cabbage, like other cruciferous vegetables, is packed with vitamins and minerals that your body craves while remaining low in calories.
“Given its nutritional profile, it certainly qualifies as a superfood, but is often passed over for more trendy and fashionable items such as acai berries.”
So, if you’re on the hunt for a nutritious superfood that’s also incredibly beneficial for your health, perhaps it’s time to reconsider cabbage.