30+ Great Recipes That Start with Cabbage
updated Feb 26, 2021
Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Stylist: Cyd McDowell
The Best Fried CabbageCabbage is one of those unsung heroes in the kitchen that, thanks to kimchi and sauerkraut has become quite cool lately . Other than around mid-March , you might not think too much about cabbage. But you should: It’s actually one of the most versatile veggies in your arsenal. If you’re just reserving it for slaws and salads, it’s time to broaden your horizons and discover some of the amazingly delicious things a simple head of cabbage can do.
But first, let’s start with a quick refresher: When it comes to buying a head of cabbage, you’ve got some choices. When you’re browsing through recipes or head to the produce aisle, there four cabbage varieties you’re most likely to come across: green, red, Napa, and Savoy. While all can be shredded and eaten raw in salads and slaws, mild and tender Napa cabbage is a common addition in stir-fries and soup, and Savoy cabbage, which is less crispy than the other varieties, does its best work when cooked (we particularly love it as a wrapper for cabbage rolls ).
From traditional slaws and salads to stir-fries, soups, and comfort food classics, we predict you’ll be eating a lot of cabbage. Here are more than 30 cabbage recipes to try now.
Main Dishes with Cabbage
From stuffed cabbage to stir-fries, skillet dinners, pasta, and more, there are so many tasty ways to make cabbage the star of dinner.
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30-Minute Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
If you’re new to cooking with cabbage (or cooking for a cabbage skeptic), I encourage you to give this skillet dinner twist on the classic German dish a try. Finish this 30-minute meal with a splash of sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar and a bit of whole-grain mustard, and it tastes just incredibly good.
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Weeknight Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are typically reserved for weekends or special occasions, since they can take a while to assemble. But we didn't like waiting, so we made this streamlined version, which is every bit as satisfying, but a lot faster.
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Baja Shrimp Taco Salad
This is how you do shrimp tacos as a salad. All the very best elements — juicy, spice-dusted shrimp, crisp cabbage slaw, tangy crema, and creamy avocado — come together in one big bowl. It's a seriously feel-good dinner salad.
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One-Pot Cabbage & Sausage Pasta
To make this weeknight-friendly pasta even easier to pull off pick up already prepped veggies from the grocery store salad bar, or even the bagged stuff in the produce section.
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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Bowls
We do love cabbage rolls. But sometimes you want the flavors of a dish without any of the assembly. This weeknight recipe is exactly that: All the taste for a fraction of the work.
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Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Taking a classic cooking technique into an entirely different direction, this pork-and-cabbage stir fry adds apple slices, which give it sweetness and crunch. It's perfectly delicious served over rice but hearty enough to be enjoyed on its own, too.
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Vegan Stir-Fried Cabbage in Peanut Sauce
In this vegan dish, sweet, tender Napa cabbage simmers in a coconut-peanut sauce. One bite and you’ll wonder why you don’t cook cabbage more often.
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Pasta and Potatoes with Cabbage (Pizzoccheri)
Also called pizzoccheri, this dish hails from the Lombardy region of Italy. We consider it proof that potatoes and pasta do actually go well together. The traditional dish is made with buckwheat pasta, but you can substitute your favorite variety. Here, we used orecchiette.
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Burrito-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This low-carb dinner gives you all the best parts of stuffed cabbage and a beef burrito in one meal.
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Cider Vinegar-Glazed Chicken Sausage
There's no easier weeknight meal than this sausage-and-cabbage combo. All it takes is a little sautéing, and you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Be sure to serve it with a healthy scoop of whole-grain mustard as well.
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One-Skillet Chicken Thighs with Curried Cabbage and Chickpeas
Golden brown chicken thighs, leeks, cabbage, and chickpeas are simmered with curry powder and coconut milk all in one skillet.
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Cabbage Sides and Soup
From roasting to grilling to braising to sautéeing, there’s no shortage of ways to transform cabbage into an easy side dish to partner with whatever you’re cooking for dinner.
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Easy Cabbage & White Bean Soup
A Parmesan cheese rind bolsters the broth of this simple soup and makes it far more flavorful than you might expect.
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Creamy Cabbage Gratin with Bacon and Mushrooms
If you prefer to keep this rich gratin meatless, leave out the bacon and swap the bacon fat for butter.
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Roasted Cabbage with Bacon
If you haven't tried roasting cabbage in wedges, you don't know what you're missing. Similar to roasting Brussels sprouts (but, you know, bigger), these wedges have just enough char to transform a head of cabbage that's been languishing in your crisper. The bacon — that's a no-brainer.
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Veggie-Packed Cabbage Soup
This light and hearty soup is incredibly comforting and comes together with a few fresh things and a couple of pantry staples.
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Roasted Cabbage with Mustard Vinaigrette
Don't sleep on roasted cabbage. The hot oven sweetens and softens the cabbage to perfection.
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Hot & Sour Soup with Mushrooms, Cabbage, and Rice
This rich broth-based soup is the perfect antidote to a sore throat, a cold, or the cold. And it's easy to customize for your own tastes. Use chicken, turkey, or veggie stock and adjust the level of spice, sour, or salt to fit your mood. And the best part? You probably have most of the ingredients you need in your fridge already.
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Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Spicy Lime Dressing
For the year-round grill masters, this is a recipe worth firing up the coals (or opening the propane tank) for. The charred leaves provide the perfect balance for the spicy-sour dressing made with lime and cayenne. If grilling isn't feasible, you can also roast the wedges for a similar charred effect.
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One-Pot Braised Cabbage with Bacon
A bit of bacon fat transforms a simple pot of braised cabbage into something salty, savory, and that doesn't need much more than cornbread to call it dinner.
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Sautéed Cabbage and Roasted Potatoes
This side dish, from Bryant Terry, is inspired by atakilt, a hearty Ethiopian dish of slow-cooked potatoes, cabbage, and carrots.
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Cabbage Roll Soup
All the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls stewed together into an easy, filling soup.
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The Best Fried Cabbage
Cabbage, bacon, and a couple of spices join forces for a quick and easy, smoky-sweet side dish that will forever change the way you think about cabbage.
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Salads and Slaws
Sure, there’s classic coleslaw, but that just barely scratches the surface on all the ways you can turn a head of cabbage into a crave-worthy, crunchy slaw.
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Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Honey-Lime Dressing
Crisp shredded apples and a sweet and tangy honey-lime vinaigrette give your regular cabbage slaw a serious upgrade. Pair it with everything from tacos to roast chicken to pork chops, or eat it on its own.
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Shredded Cabbage and Sweet Potato Slaw
This gorgeous slaw is as welcome on your holiday table as it is in early fall. The citrus dressing brightens the cabbage and tenderizes it.
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Tangy Cabbage and Jalapeño Slaw
Thanks to the crunchy textures and bold tangy and spicy flavors, no one will ever be the wiser that you pulled this together in just five minutes.
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Sesame Ginger Slaw
If coleslaw has always been your potluck go-to, this Asian-inspired version is a great way to change things up. It comes together with two kinds of cabbage and a punchy, nutty dressing.
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Easy Taco Slaw
This simple recipe for red cabbage and carrot coleslaw that's tossed in a spicy and creamy dressing — perfect for serving alongside tacos.
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Roasted Cabbage Slaw with Hazelnuts & Lemon
This tasty slaw makes use of both red and Savoy cabbage, and the roasting brings out the sweet flavor of both varieties. And because you're roasting the cabbage after it's been shredded, it's incredibly quick to prepare. We think it's the perfect companion for your favorite pizza.
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Crunchy Asian Slaw with Ginger-Tahini Dressing
While we love making this no-cook dish in the summer, it is worth making any time of year. The bright ginger dressing and the crunch of two types of cabbage can almost make you think the weather outside is delightful.
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Napa Cabbage and Kale Coleslaw with Creamy Miso-Ginger Dressing
Get all your greens taken care of in one dish with this crunchy slaw. You can substitute in seasonal produce as well. Just be sure to make plenty of dressing — believe us, you'll want extra.
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Kohlrabi and Cabbage Salad with Maple Lemon Dressing
Thanks to the fact that kohlrabi and cabbage are both hearty greens, this is the perfect make-ahead salad. Assemble it on the weekend for a weeknight dinner party — the dressing will just get better with time.
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Napa Cabbage and Tofu Salad
This delightful dinner salad is built on a bed of Napa cabbage and keeps well in the fridge all week for meal prep.
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Apple Cabbage Salad with Brown Sugar Cider Vinaigrette
Make a big bowl of this tangy salad for your next chili night. The crispness of the veggies paired with the tartness of the apple cider vinegar serves as a delicious contrast to a bowl of comforting chili.
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Crunchy Cabbage & Ramen Noodle Salad
This sweet, tangy, and crunchy retro recipe is one of our favorites. There's a reason it has endured so long. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also inexpensive since it uses instant ramen noodles. You can opt to use a bagged slaw mix or shred your own cabbage. Either way, it's a crowd-pleaser.
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Crisp Tuna-Cabbage Salad
Cabbage adds serious crunch to classic tuna salad and turns it into something that's a whole lot more interesting.
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Peanut, Carrot, and Cabbage Slaw
One of the best things about this slaw (aside from a delicious peanut dressing) is how you can add in any veggie you currently have in your fridge. Celery, bell peppers, and radishes all are fair game. And if you want to make it a full-on meal, add in some tofu and soba noodles to round it out.
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Kristin Appenbrink
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Kristin is the co-founder of Part Time Vegan and Silent Book Club . As a former editor at Real Simple , she is compulsively organized and loves solving people's problems. She has a weakness for desserts, especially ice cream.
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