I honestly never tried cabbage until I was an adult. Both of my parents say that it is not their favorite vegetable so I always got something else offered at the dinner table. I tried this recipe for the first time a couple years ago and ever since it has become a main staple as a healthy dinner option in our household. Why do I make this recipe so often? Not only is it simple, quick, and delicious but it is also quite affordable. Cabbage is one of those vegetables that is offered year around where we live. I can usually get a whole head of cabbage for around $2. Pair that with a couple sausage links, a couple large carrots and the vinaigrette mixture and I can usually get away with spending less than $10 for this whole recipe that serves 8. Recently I served this dish to my parents and guess what? They both enjoyed it! They were shocked that they could like a recipe with cooked cabbage as the main ingredient. Don't knock it until you try it!

Nutrition Tip*
Red cabbage is loaded with essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B6, iron and magnesium. I am going to specifically talk about vitamin A. In one medium head of red cabbage there is 187% DV of your vitamin A. In one medium head of green cabbage there is 17% DV of your vitamin A. Vitamin A, also known as beta-carotene, is found in a variety of colorful fruit and vegetables such as mango, melons, carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin. The benefits of vitamin A are that it acts as an anti-inflammatory, an immune booster, promotes quality vision, improves skin, and assists with healthy reproduction. The amount of vitamin A you need depends on your age, sex, and if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Most healthy men and women need around 900 and 700 mcg RAE respectively per day. Deficiency is very rare but toxicity can be an issue. Toxicity occurs for adults at around 3000 mcg RAE per day and it is mainly from supplements not food. Vitamin A toxicity can lead to nausea, headache, dizziness, coma and potentially death. I'm not against supplements but eating real food is the best source of vitamins and nutrients, especially when it comes to vitamin A.