Purple Cabbage

Purple cabbage leaves are somewhat peppery in flavor, but the cabbage gets sweeter as it cooks. Fresh purple cabbage is widely used in coleslaws and leafy green salad mixes. This veggie adds a spark to any palate with its intense color and flavor. Its frilly and deeply colored leaves are intriguing as well as containing an impressive amount of nutrients. Purple cabbage contains more nutrients and fewer calories, making it an ideal vegetable for those aiming for weight loss.