{"id":12080,"date":"2022-09-14T03:15:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T19:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/?p=12080"},"modified":"2023-09-10T17:59:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T09:59:06","slug":"can-you-eat-the-outer-leaves-of-cabbage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-the-outer-leaves-of-cabbage\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Eat The Outer Leaves Of Cabbage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662cb8650477a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662cb8650477a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-the-outer-leaves-of-cabbage\/#Can_You_Eat_The_Outer_Leaves_Of_Cabbage\" title=\"Can You Eat The Outer Leaves Of Cabbage?\">Can You Eat The Outer Leaves Of Cabbage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-the-outer-leaves-of-cabbage\/#Are_all_parts_of_a_cabbage_edible\" title=\"Are all parts of a cabbage edible?\">Are all parts of a cabbage edible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-the-outer-leaves-of-cabbage\/#What_part_of_cabbage_do_you_not_eat\" title=\"What part of cabbage do you not eat?\">What part of cabbage do you not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-the-outer-leaves-of-cabbage\/#Which_part_of_the_cabbage_plant_do_we_eat\" title=\"Which part of the cabbage plant do we eat?\">Which part of the cabbage plant do we eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Eat_The_Outer_Leaves_Of_Cabbage\"><\/span>Can You Eat The Outer Leaves Of Cabbage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can definitely eat the outer leaves of <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/are-cabbage-leaves-edible\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4628\">cabbage<\/a> without worrying about it being unhealthy. These leaves can be eaten, both raw and cooked. It is very common to add them in salads, and are the main ingredient when making coleslaw. Cabbage leaves are great substitutes for lettuce as well in some dishes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique gardener&rsquo;s question about this plant is, &ldquo;Can the outer leaves of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/benefits-of-cabbage\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/benefits-of-cabbage\" target=\"_blank\">cabbage<\/a> be eaten?&rdquo; If you&rsquo;re not sure either, let&rsquo;s take a quick look at this topic. I hope now you know which part of the plant is cabbage and which you can eat. You can ask a specialist if you should use outer kale leaves for your kale plants, depending on their condition. There are many recipes that can use cabbage leaves, either raw or cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can you eat the outer leaves of the cabbage, but if you don&rsquo;t, you&rsquo;ll be missing out on some of the most nutritious parts of the cabbage itself. As long as the outer cabbage leaves are cleaned, preserved, and cooked properly, there is no danger in eating them, even if there are holes in some of the cabbage leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you are interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-use-vegetable-oil-in-your-hair\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16619\">Can You Use Vegetable Oil In Your Hair<\/a> then you can check that article.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The outer leaves of cabbage can develop damage and rot due to improper handling and should be carefully inspected before use. The outer leaves of the cabbage can be a bit more bitter and need to be cleaned more thoroughly than the other inner parts. Most people tend to prefer the inner core of the cabbage and may even get rid of the large and overly flexible outer leaves, which are usually considered waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with the core, there are many ways to cook the outer leaves and turn them into rich, hearty meals. Like broccoli stalks and kale stalks, kale is a tasty and nutritious ingredient when cooked well. You can eat the core and stalk of cabbage, which are very nutritious and crunchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NBRap11w8Fw\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how to make cabbage leaves stir fry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One cup of raw cabbage contains only 22 calories and can make you feel full. A whole head of cabbage, which can be used to make a large salad, contains less than 300 calories. The whole is packed with nutrients. Half a cup of boiled cabbage contains about a third of the daily value of vitamin C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Savoy cabbage is a better choice for cabbage rolls, as its leaves are more flexible and last longer cooking times, but it&rsquo;s also great raw for coleslaw. Savoy cabbage, originally from Italy, has wrinkled leaves of intense green color and is considered the most tender and sweet. You can&rsquo;t help but admire the gorgeous cabbage plant with its sturdy leaves and unique texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The edible part of the cabbage plant is called the vegetative shoot. The cabbage forms the head of the plant and consists of dense leaves. Edible components of cabbage plants include the rhizome (branched underground stem) which is edible in addition to the outer leaves of the cabbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because all cabbages are edible, you can reduce food waste by making the most of the great cabbage plant. If you remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, you can eat the rest of the vegetable. No, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about the outer cabbage leaves tasting like bugs or anything else you&rsquo;ve added to the soil or plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you eat these leaves, you will lose the photosynthesis factories needed to produce real cabbage. These leaves are important for your plants to produce enough energy to grow kale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim the stalk (the base of the cabbage leaf stalk) from each leaf, as these parts are too thick to cook with the rest of the vegetables. Fold the edges of the cabbage over the filling, then place a couple more leaves on top to cover the entire filling. Line a deep cake pan with the inner cabbage leaves, allowing the leaves to curl naturally around the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the head of cabbage into quarters, then into eights, leaving enough of the core so that the slices remain intact. Next, core the cabbage by cutting it a few inches deep and cut off any hard stems\/veins around. Some people prefer to deep-fry their vegetables, which is easy enough to do with coreless cabbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-electric-grass-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Are all parts of a cabbage edible?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Entire cabbage can be eaten<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The entire cabbage &mdash; inner leaves, outer leaves, core, and stem &ndash; can be used<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Variances<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Due to variances in taste and texture, each component&rsquo;s preparation and the cooking process will differ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Raw Cabbage can be harsh<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Raw cabbage has a stiff and crunchy texture and a slightly harsh and spicy flavor.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Are all parts of a cabbage edible?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cabbage is great for french fries and can be used as a filling for savory desserts. Due to its versatility, cabbage is a staple and favorite of gardeners. Kale may be the king of vegetables given its adaptability, affordability, and versatility. The edible part belongs to the cabbage family and is white, green or purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can get a variety of nutrients through cooking or fermentation, raw red <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/ss\/slideshow-cabbage-benefits\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/ss\/slideshow-cabbage-benefits\" target=\"_blank\">cabbage<\/a> in particular can provide you with the best nutrient intake per serving. Cabbage, in particular, is rich in antioxidants, including polyphenolic compounds and vitamin C. Cabbage is rich in beneficial nutrients like iron, vitamins C, K, and calcium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kale leaves are rich in nutrients such as vitamin A, B6, K, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids. a source of vitamins A, C, and B, which are vital for maintaining everything from vision to bone health, metabolism, and even the immune system (via ABC News). You can eat an entire head of cabbage, but the inner and outer leaves are most commonly used as they have the best flavor and texture. As the cabbage steak cooks, the cabbage leaves become very tender and absorb the flavors of the spices sprinkled on them before cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you are interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-green-mango\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12197\">Can You Eat Green Mango<\/a>then you can check that article.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaves are sweeter and softer than kale, white cabbage, portuguese kale, common kale, or any other lumberjack-grown green cabbage3. To my surprise, the leaves turned out to be the sweetest and best cruciferous I have ever eaten, much better than non-kale, with a crunchy texture, no hardness other than veins, and no &ldquo;cabbage&rdquo; aftertaste when chewed raw. In fact, as amateur blogger and gardener, author of Where Are the Chickens, explains, these leaves are definitely edible, even if they don&rsquo;t look like the cabbage you know and love. As the name suggests, turkey cabbage tail is made from cabbage leaves mixed with cabbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_parts_of_a_cabbage_edible\"><\/span>Are all parts of a cabbage edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The entire <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/okfarmtoschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plant-Parts-We-Eat.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/okfarmtoschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plant-Parts-We-Eat.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cabbage<\/a> &mdash; inner leaves, outer leaves, core, and stem &ndash; can be used. Due to variances in taste and texture, each component&rsquo;s preparation and the cooking process will differ. Raw cabbage has a stiff and crunchy texture and a slightly harsh and spicy flavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_part_of_cabbage_do_you_not_eat\"><\/span>What part of cabbage do you not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Every spherical cabbage&nbsp;has a stiff, white stem that is unpalatable to eat. Put the piece upright, with both the V-shaped inner&nbsp;core at the base, and detach it from each quadrant of the vegetable such as cabbage. Remove the core with a single diagonal cut. This really doesn&rsquo;t need a deep incision into the cabbage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_part_of_the_cabbage_plant_do_we_eat\"><\/span>Which part of the cabbage plant do we eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A vegetative bud is a nutritious portion of the cabbage plant. Vegetative buds (seedlings)&nbsp;are those which sprout stem leaves. As a result, that plant portion becomes edible. Cabbage is made up of huge terminal buds that constitute the edible section of the cabbage.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can You Eat The Outer Leaves Of Cabbage? You can definitely eat the outer leaves of cabbage without worrying about it being unhealthy. 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