25 Cabbage Recipes That Will Add Color and Crunch to Your Meals (2024)

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Whole Stuffed Cabbage

Lean ground turkey and diced tomatoes lend heft to the filling that defines this stuffed cabbage recipe. Alternating layers of pretty Savoy cabbage leaves and the nutrient-rich filling are arranged in a tight formation and transferred to a Dutch oven to roast for just under one hour.

Cabbage-and-Bacon Sandwiches

A genius twist on a classic BLT sandwich, this version swaps the usual lettuce for sautéed green cabbage. The bitter taste complements the fatty bacon and salty minced anchovies in this recipe.

Minestrone with Cabbage and Anelli

This tomato-based soup is packed with hearty ingredients such as butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and green cabbage. Make this vegetarian recipe in the fall or winter when the produce is at its peak.

Shredded Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette

For this inspired slaw, you'll dress two types of cabbage—Savoy and red cabbage—plus shredded carrots with an Asian-inspired vinaigrette made from rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and sugar.

Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage

An entire head of green cabbage shines in this one-pot dinner recipe. It cooks down with chopped yellow onion, brown sugar, and Creole seasoning in a braiser pan; smoked sausage links are added at the end.

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Whether you like to enjoy it on St. Patrick's Day or any night of the year, make use of the popular multi-cooker to prepare this Irish-inspired dinner in a flash. What makes this dish so special is the use of herbs and spices including mustard seeds, black peppercorns, juniper berries, allspice berries, and bay leaves.

Roasted Sausages with Cabbage and Squash

This comforting sheet pan supper comes together in under one hour. Sweet Italian sausage roasts with kabocha squash and green cabbage for the perfect meal.

Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw

Enjoy this bright, crunchy twist on traditional coleslaw. The recipe features shredded carrots, red cabbage, and thinly sliced scallions, which are tossed in a sharp and sweet dressing made from apple cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard, and honey.

Lamb-and-Rice-Stuffed Cabbage

Savoy cabbage leaves are filled with a flavorful, textural mixture of ground lamb, cooked brown rice, pine nuts, and dried currants in this classic take on stuffed cabbage.

Pork-and-Cabbage Soup

On a cold winter's night, there's nothing like a hearty bowl of soup. And this recipe is no exception. It's inspired by the Polish cabbage soup known as kapusniak—sauerkraut and Savoy cabbage are both used here.

Sautéed Red Cabbage

When you need a cabbage side dish, and you need it fast, turn to this vibrant dish of sautéed red cabbage. It has four ingredients and takes just 20 minutes, so it's a great back-pocket recipe for weeknight meals.

Roasted Salmon with Kale and Cabbage

Tuscan kale and Savoy cabbage team up to create a lean, green base for salmon to roast on. The entire dinner cooks on one sheet pan for a simple weeknight meal.

Braised Pork with Cabbage and Apples

We're declaring this the ultimate fall recipe: Pork tenderloin is served with a flavorful combination of red cabbage, fennel wedges, and red apples, which are cooked in a combination of apple cider vinegar, apple cider, and chicken broth.

Beef and Cabbage Tacos

Did someone say taco night? Toasted tortillas bring ground beef together with savory add-ons, including vibrant red cabbage.

Roasted Salmon, Red Cabbage, and New Potatoes

Upgrade simple fillets of salmon with a sauce that packs a punch—a combination of grainy mustard and prepared horseradish are mixed together and smeared over the fish. Bake it over a bed of potato wedges and sliced red cabbage.

Potato-Cabbage Slaw

Instead of serving both potato salad and coleslaw at your next picnic or barbecue, why not make a two-in-one salad? A combination of boiled potatoes and thinly sliced Savoy cabbage is mixed with sour cream, safflower oil, fresh dill, and white wine vinegar.

Quinoa Salad with Kale and Napa Cabbage

Looking for a winter salad recipe? You've come to the right place. This delicious salad pairs leafy kale and hearty Napa cabbage with cooked quinoa and a bright, citrus dressing made from orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and grated ginger.

Roasted Kielbasa with Apples and Cabbage

This German-inspired recipe is a genius take on a sheet-pan supper. Red cabbage wedges roast alongside red onions, Gala apples, and smoked kielbasa for a weeknight meal that comes together in one hour.

Roasted Cabbage

You don't always need to dress to impress. This simple preparation of green cabbage is made by cutting each head into one-inch thick rounds, brushing with olive oil, and seasoning with salt, pepper, and fennel seeds.

Kale Slaw with Red Cabbage and Carrots

This recipe includes an apple-cider vinaigrette and earthy hemp seeds that are packed with protein and healthy fats.

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

This version of the famous corned-beef-and-cabbage combo is made in a slow-cooker, which produces fork-tender meat and makes for easy clean-up.

Roasted Mixed Cabbages

Firm vegetables, including cruciferous cabbage, are roasted together to become a vibrant side. Mix your green and red cabbage with Brussels sprouts, turnips, cabbages, and shallots.

Asian-Inspired Cabbage Slaw

A small head of shredded Savoy or green cabbage becomes the base for this savory slaw. Toppings include lime juice, cilantro leaves, scallions, carrots, and freshly minced jalapeño peppers.

Braised Red Cabbage With Caramelized Apples

Cabbage and apples are a classic pairing. This sweet-tart side dish is a great example of how they complement each other so well. A touch of apple cider vinegar helps the cabbage keep its bright color so it looks as good as it tastes.

Cabbage-Vegetable Soup

Just 15 minutes of prep time pays off with a hearty vegetable-packed soup that's comforting for lunch or dinner. In addition to a half head of green cabbage, you'll need leeks, carrots, and potatoes. The vegetables simmer in chicken broth, and the soup is ready in 45 minutes.