Food Explorer of the Month: Red Cabbage (March 17)

 
Red Cabbage

The red cabbage is a sort of cabbage, also known as purple cabbage, red kraut, or blue kraut after preparation.   Its leaves are colored dark red/purple.  Red cabbage is often used for salads and coleslaw.   This vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked. It is the traditional accompanying side dish paired with many German meals—most notably, Sauerbraten. Red cabbage is packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamin K and B6, and potassium. Red cabbage, similarly to most cabbages, helps to keep cholesterol in check and decrease the risk of many different types of disease. Discover red cabbage on March 17^th!

Check out some tasty red cabbage recipes here: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/recipes_for_health/red_cabbage/index.html