Cabbage!?! I bet you didn’t know that cabbage actually helps you grow younger! Eating cabbage is so good for you because cabbage is….
- A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable
- Loaded with anti-aging antioxidants
- Is an anti-inflammatory food
- Has cholesterol-lowering benefits
- Can help you burn fat
Knowing all of these great benefits of cabbage makes you want to eat some, right?! Try this deliciously simple cabbage recipe with an Asian-inspired twist. Ginger gives it an additional cleansing boost. Stir-frying the cabbage allows it to retain its nutrients—a stark contrast to the St. Patrick’s Day staple of the over-cooked cabbage and corned beef.
Ingredients
- One head of green cabbage
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- Sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste
- Gomasio to sprinkle on top
Cut cabbage in half lengthwise and remove the tough core, chopping the rest into 1-inch ribbons. Heat sesame oil on medium heat and add chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir for a couple minutes. Add ginger, cabbage, and a splash of water and cover for 5 minutes. Serve immediately and top with Gomasio (a versatile sea salt and sesame seed duo you can pick up at Whole Foods).
Adapted from Jennifer Krass