Cabbage

VegetableLeafy-greenBrassicaMildPepperyCruciferousSweetEarthy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 25
Protein (g): 1.3
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbs (g): 5.8
Fiber (g): 2.5
Sodium (mg): 18

Low in calories with moderate fiber; water-rich leaves soften when salted or cooked.

Storage

Room temp: up to 2 days
Refrigerated: up to 14 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Cabbage is a compact, layered head of thick, pale to deep green leaves. Its crisp bite and mild, slightly peppery flavor suit shredding, sautéing, braising, and fermenting. Sold as whole heads or shredded, it works in slaws, stir fries, soups, and stuffed rolls.

Domesticated from wild mustard in Europe, cabbage spread through temperate regions as a cool-season staple. It features in Eastern European, East Asian, and Latin American cuisines, and is widely grown in cool months and stored after harvest for extended use.