Red cabbage, also known as purple cabbage, is a cruciferous vegetable that’s delicious raw and cooked.
While both red and green cabbage are good for you, red cabbage packs a more powerful nutritional punch and more antioxidants. It’s also known as ruby red kraut or blue kraut and can provide much-needed probiotic benefits.
Benefits
-
Boosts the Immune System
–Contains vitamin C
–Stimulates the activity of white blood cells -
Fights Inflammation and Arthritis
–Contains phytonutrients that may help reduce chronic inflammation
–Has sulforaphane, a potent inflammation killer found in many cruciferous vegetables -
Aids Healthy Bones and Reduces the Risk of Osteoporosis
–Is a vitamin K-rich food -
Combats Chronic Disease
–Is high in antioxidants to give the body its best chance to prevent and combat serious chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes -
Promotes a Healthy Gut
–Improves gut health by supporting the growth of healthy bacteria
Fresh Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 1 tsp chicken broth
- Pinch of cumin
- Pinch of cayenne
- Pinch of garlic powder
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 oz pre-cooked grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 T non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 T fresh salsa
- Sliced green onions as garnish
Directions
- Microwave black beans with chicken broth, oregano, cumin, cayenne and garlic powder on high for 30 to 45 seconds until heated. Set aside.
- Put sliced red cabbage in a bowl and spoon black beans on top. Layer with sliced chicken, Greek yogurt, salsa, and cilantro and green onions.
