Cabbage Facts

Cabbage facts and general information about cabbage.

Cabbage is Available:

Usually depending on where you live they are available to buy year round. It is said that autumn cabbage is the sweetest.

How does Cabbage Grow:

From a seed planted in a garden, see picture above.

What to Look for When Buying Cabbage:

Cabbage should be heavy with crisp leaves not limp. It should have no apparent bruises or cuts.

Cabbage Storage Tips:

Store in plastic bag, in the crisper, in the refrigerator.

How to Cook Cabbage:

Chopped in soups, salads, egg rolls, stir fry, use the leaves for cabbage rolls.

Cabbage Nutrition Facts:

Cabbage is high in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and folate. One serving is 1 Cup raw cabbage which equals about 1/2 cup when it is cooked.

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Cabbage Recipes: 

Stuffed Egg Rolls

1 package egg roll wrappers
1 pound ground beef, cooked
5 Tablespoons soy sauce
2-3 carrots, shredded
2 green onions
1 medium head cabbage, finely shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup vegetable oil to fry egg rolls
Have adult cut cabbage, onions and shred carrots. Child can add vegetables, beef, soy sauce and garlic in a bowl. Mix together until well blended. Place about a tablespoon of mixture on each egg roll wrapper and roll up. Tuck in sides while you roll. Fry in oil until crispy.

You can find more cabbage recipes on our Garden Harvest Recipes page.

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