CABBAGE WITH PARMESAN SALAD

This is a very light and healthy recipe that is ready in minutes.  It uses cabbage which is low in calories and high in water content, Italian herbs for a delicious flavor and parmesan cheese for perfect salty bite.  This cabbage salad recipe is great for diets and is a lot better than having cabbage soup.

LIGHT CABBAGE WITH ITALIAN HERBS AND PARMESAN

 Portions:     2                          Preparation time:         10 MINUTES                                                        

This is a great vegetarian recipe simple and flavorful enough to enjoy all the time.  It is an alternative to the usual salad or vegetable soup.  Its health benefits make it perfect for weight loss.  Did you know that a whole head of cabbage is under 200 calories?  You can enjoy this recipe without remorse, as it is healthy, light and delicious.

If you have ever been on a crash diet, you have probably had lots and lots of cabbage soup.  It gets boring after a while.  This recipe will show you how you can mix things up and quickly and easily can make this delicious recipe for a light lunch or dinner, or for a guilt-free midnight snack.  It only requires three ingredients and costs pennies to make.  This recipe is great for dieting and staying on track when you are too busy to plan a meal or when you are on the go.  You’ll save time, money and your waistline.

Some facts about Cabbage….Cabbage is a leafy green vegetable with leaves that have a dense and rubbery texture and grows all year round.  It cooks up soft and releases a lot of water.  The most common variety is a light green color, but there is also purple or red varieties as well. Cabbage is a go-to diet food because it has lots of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that our body needs and almost no calories at all.  It has lots of fiber, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins.  It is also a calcium-rich vegetable.  Just one small serving has about 2.5 g of dietary fiber, 170 mg of potassium, and 40 mg of calcium.  Because the calories are so few, it is a great value when it comes to nutrition.  It’s like getting all the nutritional benefits for free!

 

I hope you enjoy making and eating this fast, healthy and delicious recipe.  Try it and let me know how it turns out.  Leave your comments below and show me your pictures on Instagram and Facebook with #SpicyLatinaMom.

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LIGHT CABBAGE WITH PARMESAN

Half a head of cabbage

Italian seasoning

Parmesan cheese

1. Cut the cabbage into large pieces
2. Put the pieces in a pot with a splash of water
3. Sprinkle on the seasoning and cheese and cover
4. Cook for about 7-10 minutes

 

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