Sugarloaf contains vitamins from the B group and vitamin C
Of the sugarloaf owes its name to its cylindrical shape, which makes it resemble a sugar loaf. However, it tastes anything but sweet and hardly has any calories. Rather stuck in that Wintersalat healthy nutrient how important Vitamins and minerals.
Sugarloaf looks similar to Chinese cabbage, but is closely related to chicory and radicchio. The leafy vegetables taste great raw in a mixed salad, but also steamed as a side dish and gratinated with hearty cheese, reports the Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) in a current issue Message.
Season in the fall and winter months
As on Austria’s public health portal “Gesundheit.gv.at“, the sugar loaf, together with endive and frisée lettuce as well as chicory and radicchio, belongs to the genus of the chicory family (chickeries).
Sugar loaf, also known by the names chicory salad, meatloaf, crystal head, autumn chicory and chicory, has autumn and winter months Saison. It is available from regional cultivation from October to December.
The name “sugar loaf” comes from the upright, spherical growth habit, which is a bit reminiscent of a sugar loaf. The oblong-oval and light green to yellowish colored ones leaves taste more bitter than sweet. This is especially true for the outer layers.
Low in calories and healthy
Like all salads, the leafy greens are extremely low in calories healthy and contains significant amounts of B vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin C and minerals such as potassium and calcium.
Versatile
As the BZfE writes, sugar loaf brings variety to the kitchen. The inner, light part of the head is preferred because it does not taste as tart as the outer leaves. Who the slightly bitter Aroma If you want to alleviate this further, you can also place the foliage in lukewarm water for a few minutes.
In an autumnal salad, a lightly sweetened oil and vinegar dressing and fruit like applesgrapes, pears and oranges for a taste balance. Granatapfelkerne, figs, carrots and goat cheese also harmonize well with the slightly bitter sugar loaf.
The winter salad tastes even milder when cooked – for example with onions steamed and baked with hearty blue cheese.
Or how about pasta on Sugar Loaf, for example? For this, onions and garlic steamed with the leafy greens cut into strips. Then deglaze with vegetable broth and season with a little cream and a dash of soy sauce.
Then add the finished pasta to the sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving. Spicy sugar loaf cheeses are also very tastyroulades, filled with paprika, millet and smoked tofu. Sugarloaf can also be grilled. (ad)
Author and source information
This text corresponds to the specifications of medical specialist literature, medical guidelines and current studies and has been checked by medical professionals.
Sources:
- Federal Center for Nutrition: Sugar loaf – not made of sugar: winter salad with a nutty note, (accessed: 05.10.2022), Federal Center for Nutrition
- Austria’s public health portal “Gesundheit.gv.at”: Seasonal calendar: Zuckerhut, (accessed: 05.10.2022), Gesundheit.gv.at
Important NOTE:
This article contains general advice only and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. He can not substitute a visit at the doctor.