Cabbage is one of those veggies that people usually turn to when they are going on some detox of sorts. That’s because cabbage, along with kale, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts, are all part of the cruciferous veggie family.
Cruciferous vegetables are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while also being rich in antioxidants and sulfur containing compounds called glucosinolates. These compounds have become quite famous in the health community for its support to liver and cell health in general. Hence why detoxes love them.
I don’t know about you, but the thought of starting another diet or detox seems painful, dull, and has zero appeal to me. Instead, I’d much rather enjoy the benefits of veggies and whole foods in a delicious and pleasurable way. That’s always my goal when it comes to cooking – making healthy taste good to me.
And I invite you to do the same! Starting by making an easy and delicious side veggie dish with the famous cabbage.
In my humble opinion, a side dish shouldn’t take too much time to make or you’ll end up spending an entire day prepping, cooking, and doing dishes. As much as I enjoy my time cooking, I’m not one to get excited with the idea of spending all day in the kitchen.
Which is why this cabbage side salad is perfect! It takes max 20 minutes to make and uses minimal equipment. Meaning less pans and dishes to wash – score! Basically, this recipe does everything right in accordance with The Nutrinut standards: simple and fast to make, inexpensive ingredients, nutrient superstar, and tastes really good.
For my gluten-free and vegan friends, you can enjoy this recipe freely. Just remember to use gluten-free soy sauce. The cabbage side salad goes pretty well with just about anything. It’s such a lovely recipe to give a nutrition boost to your dishes.
See you in the kitchen my dear friends. 😉
Cabbage Side Salad Recipe
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 TBSP filtered water
- 1/2 TBSP gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/2 TBSP sriracha
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 TBSP sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 TBSP sliced green onion
Instructions:
- In a small pan, add all ingredients (except sesame oil) and cook over medium low heat for about 10 minutes or until cabbage shreds softens.
- Remove from the stove and top with sesame oil and extra sesame seeds.
- Serve warm.
