Discover the vibrant benefits of young cabbage this spring
We often serve young cabbage warm – stewed with butter and dill. Some people add a bit of bacon for flavour. However, there’s no need to limit yourself to just one version. The tender leaves, full of vitamins and folic acid, also taste great fresh. With simple additions and a sweet sauce, young cabbage is much healthier.
Starting at the beginning of May, you can buy young cabbage at vegetable shops and stalls. It is more delicate and sweeter than winter cabbage and full of vitamins and minerals. Young cabbage contains four times more vitamin C than sauerkraut. It is also rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamins A and E, which contribute to better well-being and simultaneously support a healthy appearance of skin and hair. The soft leaves are suitable for stuffed cabbage and bigos, but they are most beneficial to the body when eaten raw.
Young cabbage on a reductive diet
The amount of fibre in young cabbage is similar to that in winter cabbage, but due to its more delicate leaves, the young vegetable is much easier to digest. This means it doesn’t strain the stomach and works similarly on the intestines, cleansing them of toxins and providing a feeling of fullness.
This type of cabbage contains more water, which hydrates the body more effectively, contributing to reduced frequency of snacking. Of course, the method of preparation is very important. On its own, cabbage contains only 24-40 calories per 100 grams, but when combined with fatty meat, it can turn into a calorie bomb.
Recipe for young cabbage coleslaw
Below is a recipe with cucumber, but you can also mix the young cabbage with mandarin or orange.
Ingredients:
- Half a head of young cabbage,
- 1 cucumber,
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill,
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives,
- 2 tablespoons olive oil,
- 1 tablespoon honey,
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Instructions:
- Cut the young cabbage into thin strips and mix with cucumber slices.
- Add the chopped dill and chives.
- In a cup, combine the olive oil with honey and lemon juice.
- Mix the coleslaw with the sauce using two forks.
