{"id":7257,"date":"2026-01-30T09:56:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=7257"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:18:17","slug":"the-chic-cabbage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/the-chic-cabbage\/","title":{"rendered":"The chic cabbage"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s official: <\/span>cabbages are in<\/span><\/a>. And it\u2019s no surprise; this beautiful brassica is not only delicious, it\u2019s wonderfully versatile. Think roasting, grilling, charring or braising, and you can even enjoy it raw (it\u2019s especially good when finely sliced into a delicate slaw). Plus, it\u2019s one of the most affordable veg out there!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Crunch time: the cabbage lowdown\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Did you know that there\u2019s over 400 varieties of cabbage? Here in the UK, we grow and harvest different varieties year-round as they\u2019re hardy and resilient to cold conditions. Spring cabbages are harvested from spring to summer (the clue is in the name), while Savoy and red cabbage are available from autumn through winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Health benefits of cabbage<\/b><\/h3>\n

All varieties of cabbage are naturally high in a mix of plant-based fibres \u2013 an important part of a balanced diet that supports normal digestive function. Adults are encouraged to aim for around 30g of fibre a day, and vegetables like cabbage can help contribute towards that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cabbage is also a good natural source of vitamin C, which contributes to the normal function of the immune system, and vitamin K, which contributes to normal blood clotting. <\/span>Red cabbage gets its deep purple colour from naturally occurring plant compounds called anthocyanins \u2013 another reason why eating a variety of colourful vegetables is encouraged as part of a balanced way of eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of those vegetables that quietly does a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Red cabbage\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

With its dramatic purpley-red hue, peppery flavour and signature crunch, red cabbage is ideal for salads and pickling. If you’re after red cabbage ideas, we love it piled into a <\/span>taco<\/span><\/a>, shredded into a <\/span>slaw<\/span><\/a> or tossed through <\/span>salads<\/span><\/a>. Braised red cabbage is also a winter classic, it pairs perfectly with <\/span>pies<\/span><\/a> and adds a welcome tartness to rich <\/span>roast dinners<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>hotpots<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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IN SEASON: July-December\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Savoy cabbage\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dark-green, crinkly-leaved Savoys are a thing of beauty. They have a robust texture, loosely furled leaves and are great vehicle for all sorts of flavours, from comforting <\/span>casseroles<\/span><\/a> to lip-smacking <\/span>noodle salads<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Saut\u00e9e<\/span><\/a> it until soft and sweet and pair with best flavour friend <\/span>mustard<\/span><\/a>. Or, <\/span>roast it <\/span><\/a>until golden and charred \u2013 the outer leaves take on a smoky flavour, while the inner leaves become soft and sweet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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IN SEASON: July-March<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sweetheart cabbage<\/b><\/h3>\n

Also known as pointed or hispi cabbage, this variety is sweet, crunchy and tender. Its mild, delicate flavour makes it ideal for a whole host of different dishes. If you’re unfamiliar with this variety and want to know how to cook sweetheart cabbage, we’ve got your back. <\/span>Char it<\/span><\/a> and pair with <\/span>mint and tahini<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>tempeh and aubergine yoghurt<\/span><\/a> to bring a bit of sunshine to your midweek meals. In the winter months, <\/span>roast until gnarly<\/span><\/a> and top with loadsa fresh green herbs and crushed hazelnuts, or use it in a smoky <\/span>bean bake<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Discover cabbage recipes on our menu to get a taste of this year\u2019s chicest vegetable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose recipes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s official: cabbages are in. And it\u2019s no surprise; this beautiful brassica is not only delicious, it\u2019s wonderfully versatile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":7263,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26,27],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7257","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"category-on-the-menu","9":"entry"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical.jpg",800,510,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-300x191.jpg",300,191,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-768x490.jpg",720,459,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical.jpg",720,459,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical.jpg",800,510,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical.jpg",800,510,false],"horizontal-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-720x450.jpg",720,450,true],"horizontal-thumbnail-small":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-360x225.jpg",360,225,true],"vertical-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-720x510.jpg",720,510,true],"vertical-thumbnail-small":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-360x450.jpg",360,450,true],"square-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/27-_-NEW-5588-5539-Feta-Black-Bean-Chilli-Charred-Corn-Tacos_vertical-360x361.jpg",360,361,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Emily Sutton","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/author\/emily-sutton\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"It\u2019s official: cabbages are in. And it\u2019s no surprise; this beautiful brassica is not only delicious, it\u2019s wonderfully versatile.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7257"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7390,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7257\/revisions\/7390"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}