Red Cabbage

VegetableBrassicaCabbageCrispPepperyMildly SweetEarthyBrassicaJuicy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 31
Protein (g): 1.4
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbs (g): 7.4
Fiber (g): 2.1
Sodium (mg): 27

Rich in vitamin C and vitamin K with notable anthocyanins that provide antioxidant activity; low in calories and carbohydrates.

Storage

Room temp: up to 3 days
Refrigerated: up to 21 days
Frozen: up to 270 days

Red cabbage is a compact Brassica with tightly layered, purple-crimson leaves colored by anthocyanins. It has a crisp texture, mildly sweet brassica flavor, and a touch of pepperiness, making it excellent both raw and cooked.

Its pigments are pH-sensitive, turning redder with acid and bluer in alkaline environments, so a splash of vinegar helps preserve its vivid hue during cooking. It stands up well to hearty flavors and keeps exceptionally in the fridge when stored whole and unwashed.