What fun facts do you know about cabbage? Just in-case you are as stumped as I was prior to doing a little research, here is a list of fun facts!
- Cabbage comes from the plant family Cruciferae and is closely related to broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussel spouts.
- The word ‘cabbage’ comes from the Latin word ‘caput,’ meaning ‘head’
- Cabbage dates back at least 4,000 years
- Cabbage grows most actively in New York from June to October
- Babe Ruth kept a cabbage leaf under his hat during baseball games
- Cabbage can be red, purple, or green, and over 100 varieties of cabbage exist
- The largest known cabbage was 123 pounds
- Cabbage is found in many cultures and countries, most commonly in Russia, Ireland, and China
- Cabbage is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K, B6, and folate. It is an excellent source of vitamin C.
- Cabbage is 90% water
Now that we know a little bit more about cabbage, let’s look at a delicious cabbage recipe that we think you and your family will enjoy.
Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups shredded or chopped cabbage
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet).
- Add celery and onion. Cook 4 to 7 minutes until soft.
- Add cabbage, green pepper, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the cabbage sweats.
- Add tomato just before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
What is a taxi driver’s favorite type of vegetable?
(Cab-bage!)
How will you prepare cabbage for your family? Let us know in the comments!
