Roasted Red Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts

Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower) have powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and DNA-enhancing properties that help keep your brain fighting fit and protect your body from cancer. The color in red cabbage comes from flavonoids called anthocyanins which improve memory, digestion and heart health.

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Versatile

• Makes a great side dish to roasted fish, pork tenderloin, or meatloaf
• Make it into an entrée over quinoa topped with sunflower or pumpkin seeds and a tahini salad dressing
• Turn leftovers into breakfast with an poached or hard-boiled egg on top
• Use leftovers for a lunch salad – toss with dark leafy greens, add seeds (sunflower or pumpkin) or chopped nuts and avocado or a dollop of hummus
• Use leftovers for a lunch salad – toss with dark leafy greens, add seeds (sunflower or pumpkin) or chopped nuts and avocado or a dollop of hummus

Variations:

• Broccoli or cauliflower instead of Brussels sprouts
• Green cabbage instead of red cabbage
• Sweet potatoes instead of the potatoes, OR a mix of both
• Add turnips
• Change out the spices: oregano and basil for Mediterranean seasons, cumin and chili for Mexican
• Add fresh chopped herbs after roasting – cilantro, parsley, dill or basil