Savoy cabbage is a versatile and nutritious winter vegetable packed with delicious savoury flavour. Savoy cabbage is proof that simple ingredients can be surprisingly exciting. Whether you’re roasting it, using it as a wrap, or tossing it into a quick stir-fry, it’s a vegetable that rewards a little curiosity with a lot of flavour. Keep reading for Savoy Cabbage recipes, as well as a deeper dive into the ‘Vegetable of Kings’.
Did you know?
The Savoy cabbage originated in the Savoy region of France, which is how it got its name. The Savoy cabbage was a favourite vegetable for King Louis XIV of France.
Savoy Cabbage Health Benefits
Whilst most everyone knows that cabbage is one of the healthiest, most nutritious vegetable there is, Savoy cabbage’s true potential is perhaps still underlooked.
Savoy cabbage is rich in vitamins such as Vitamin K which is essential for bone health and Vitamin C which supports your immune system as well as Dietary Fibre and anti-oxidants. The dietary fibre supports healthy gut bacteria and is crucial for aiding digestion. The antioxidants help ward off inflammation and oxidative stress. The fibre and antioxidants may also help lower your cholesterol.
Did you know?
You need your beauty sleep to look good, but are you getting your beauty-food? Savoy cabbage is the produce favoured by those looking to maintain or improve their appearance. Savoy cabbage is packed with Vitamin C which is crucial for healthy skin. Additionally Savoy cabbage is nutrient dense yet low in calories which makes it ideal for dieting and weight management.
How to cook Savoy Cabbage
With its crinkly, dark-green leaves, savoy cabbage adds gorgeous depth and savouriness to all sorts of favourite winter dishes, like soups and stews. As their leaves are slightly hardier than their red and white cousins, roll them up into a cigar shape and slice them very finely before stirring them in. They’re great as a side in their own right too, charred until smoky, then cooked in plenty of butter and seasoned with pepper.
Using Savoy Cabbage as a Wrap
The soft, large leaves of Savoy cabbage make for excellent low-carb wraps. It’s mild flavour won’t overpower the fillings which makes it perfect for showing off your fresh ingredients or keeping the focus on the flavour. It is an excellent tool for catering to gluten-free diets, making your menu more accessible. It is also a lot healthier for you than traditional, carb-heavy, processed tortilla wraps.
Method
Slice off the thick stem and rinse thoroughly.
Peel off the larger outer leaves.
If the leaves are not soft enough You have a few options:
Blanching: Boil for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to ice water
Steaming: Steam for 2–3 minutes
Microwaving: Wrap in a damp paper towel and heat for ~30 seconds
Savoy Cabbage Recipe
Here is our recipe for a Savoy Cabbage Garlic Butter Stir-Fry. This dish is perfect as a side dish, or or add in noodles and either tofu or chicken for a hearty, healthy main course.
Ingredients
1 Finely sliced savoy cabbage
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper
10g Chilli Flakes
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Crush or mince the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in the sliced cabbage and stir well.
Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly crisp.
Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and lemon juice.
