If you’re looking for new ideas on what do to with cabbage, you’ve come to the right place!
In this recipe roundup, we’ve brought together 31 creative ways to get some cabbage goodness into your diet!
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Commendable Cabbage Recipes
- African Mixed Vegetables with Cabbage
- Roasted Red Cabbage and Red Quinoa
- Blueberry Cabbage Juice
- Cabbage Lentil Soup
- Cabbage Mango Slaw
- Red Cabbage Vegetable Quinoa Stew with Turmeric
- Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Chickpeas and Creamy Herb Sauce
- Mushroom Cabbage Rolls with Lentil and Rice
- Fried Cabbage Masala
- Traditional Cabbage and Mushroom Croquettes
- Easy Pickled Red Cabbage
- Spicy Curtido (Pickled Cabbage Slaw)
- Cabbage Steaks with Tahini Sauce
- Red Cabbage Slaw with Peanut Dressing
- Cabbage Noodles with Smoky Tofu (Haluski)
- Charred Cabbage with Lentils and Green Tahini
- Creamy Sri Lankan Cabbage and Cashew Curry
- Kale, Peach and Cabbage Slaw
- Warm Roasted Red Cabbage and Beet Salad with Chickpeas, Tamari and Lime
- Kale and Cabbage Pad Thai Salad
- Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad
- Mushroom Tempeh Cabbage Cups with Sriracha Cream Sauce
- Instant Pot Cabbage Soup
- Cabbage Soup with Kombu Dashi
- Easy Cabbage Dill Coleslaw
- Vegan Cream Savoy Cabbage with Carrot Salmon and Rice
- Potato Pierogi with Sauteed Cabbage and Apples
- Cabbage Rolls
- Carrot Cabbage Slaw with Orange Sesame Dressing
- Skinny Mayo-Less Cabbage Salad
- Thai Cabbage Salad
- Wrapping Up
Commendable Cabbage Recipes
African Mixed Vegetables with Cabbage
This recipe comes straight from the West African country of Cameroon. It cleverly substitutes meat products used in the traditional recipe to give it a healthy, vegan twist.
It’s a colorful mix of sautéed cabbage with vegetables like mushrooms, beans and bell peppers then seasoned with the unique tropical flavor of spices and fresh herbs.
It’s quick, easy and vibrant!
Roasted Red Cabbage and Red Quinoa
If you’re trying to figure out a way to cook cabbage without sacrificing its crunch, try this recipe out!
This roasted version maintains the vibrant purple color and crunchy texture of the red cabbage leaves while creating a mouthwatering medley of the roasted flavor.
This entrée is served with red quinoa and seasoned generously with garlic and salt and pepper. The best part? It takes just 10 minutes of preparation time – slice, season, bake and serve!
Blueberry Cabbage Juice
Blueberry and Cabbage? Yes, you read that right!
If you want the benefits of cabbage but just can’t get on board with its taste, this is the solution.
This refreshing, summer beverage gives you the nutrients of cabbage with 0% of the taste.
What’s more, it takes 5 minutes and minimal effort to prepare!
Cabbage Lentil Soup
Cabbage is traditionally a cold season vegetable, so it is only fair to use it for a warm, hearty soup.
This recipe combines two crowd favorite soup dishes, the hearty Creamy Lentil Soup and the light but filling Cabbage Soup.
This soup not only looks good but tastes great too!
Cabbage Mango Slaw
This tangy mix is infused with vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, and true to its origins, it brightens up any table with its fresh, colorful ingredients.
For the recipe, be sure to pick ripe mangoes. This will ensure they’re tangy, easy to peel and can be refrigerated for later consumption.
You can prepare this as a filling for your favorite tacos, wraps and sandwiches or of course alone!
Red Cabbage Vegetable Quinoa Stew with Turmeric
Here’s a recipe which puts the fresh red cabbage right at the center – no hide and seek!
This has all the classical characteristics of a soup, with a sprinkle of the magical spice turmeric, quinoa, and a generous squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
The great thing about this recipe is you can use any other grain and add other vegetables of your choice.
Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Chickpeas and Creamy Herb Sauce
Are you on the lookout for a filling plant-based dinner recipe? This vegan recipe is a hearty combination of roasted cabbage steaks and chickpeas with a drizzle of a thick mint-based herby sauce.
Follow the given instructions to get perfectly cut wedges of red cabbage steaks to roast.
This crunchy dish is a great dinner option for a chilly winter evening.
Mushroom Cabbage Rolls with Lentil and Rice
Intimidated by the idea of cabbage rolls? Then grab this beginner-friendly recipe for a melt-in-the-mouth dish that’s easy to follow.
The filling is a mix of rice, mushrooms and stir-friend onions (with another secret ingredient!), wrapped delicately in medium sized cabbage leaves. The rolls are served with a light sauce prepared with tomato puree and vegetable stock.
This is a must-make dish!
Fried Cabbage Masala
A cultural medley of southern fried cabbage with spices of India, this recipe checks many sensory boxes.
From the mouthwatering aroma of garam masala and the kick of garlic and paprika sizzling in the the pan, cooking this dish is a journey of its own.
We encourage you to lend your support to local businesses and get your spices at local Indian grocery stores for the most authentic taste and experience!
Traditional Cabbage and Mushroom Croquettes
Savory, crunchy and golden, croquettes are a beloved food for children and adults alike.
Put a gluten free twist on the traditional potato recipe with a sauerkraut and cabbage filling. This wrap is a light and airy crêpe prepared with flour and water then fried crispy-golden.
Accentuate the earthy flavor of the mushrooms with a fiery red chili sauce on the side.
Easy Pickled Red Cabbage
What’s sweet, sour, tangy and makes everything it’s eaten with taste divine?
The answer is pickles!
This 3-step crunchy cabbage pickle makes for a great accompaniment to all of your favorite snacks, from salads to tacos.
Cut, pickle and refrigerate because you’ll be coming back to this one time and time again.
Spicy Curtido (Pickled Cabbage Slaw)
Straight from Central America comes the curtido, a cabbage relish served, most commonly with pupusas, a thick corn flatbread native to El Salvador.
This spicy curtido has a different take on the traditional American coleslaw, prepared as a mix of cabbage, onions and carrots then topped off with the heat from jalapenos.
An important step to this recipe is to prepare at least a day in advance and let it rest overnight.
Pickle tip: The taste of the slaw develops in the jar over time.
Cabbage Steaks with Tahini Sauce
This recipe of thinly sliced cabbage roasted to make crisp steaks served with a mustard tahini sauce is just too good!
It’s extremely quick and easy to follow. You’ll need 5 minutes of preparation time, commonly available ingredients and no fancy gadgets (just you and your oven!)
For a quick and healthy snack, what could be better?
Red Cabbage Slaw with Peanut Dressing
This recipe will pair well with many dishes.
It can also double up as a fresh salad, on the side as an appetizer or even a filling for a taco.
It doesn’t take long either as you’re looking at about 20 minutes from start to finish!
Cabbage Noodles with Smoky Tofu (Haluski)
Haluski is a traditional comfort food from Central Europe, with many different variations existing as each country adds their own twist to it.
This recipe has comfort food written all over, with hot cabbage noodles served with smoked tofu prepared in a sweet and sour sauce.
Charred Cabbage with Lentils and Green Tahini
This plate of charred red cabbage with green lentils and a creamy green tahini sauce can be prepared as a salad, a light entree or a hearty, wholesome main.
The contrasting notes of smokiness and the natural sweetness of the cabbage, make for a mouthwatering combination.
What brings this 30-minute dish together, is the citrusy zing of lemon juice generously added at the end.
Crispy, fresh, wholesome and oh so delicious!
Creamy Sri Lankan Cabbage and Cashew Curry
From the beaches of Sri Lanka comes this mild traditional curry made with roasted cashews and a Sri Lankan staple, coconut.
A dash of coconut milk gives this curry a deliciously creamy texture, and the spicy topping made with coconut and lime brings it all home. These traditional Sri Lankan ingredients are unusually paired with cabbage to create a dish that’s unique.
Serve with a side of rice or any other bread of your choice.
Kale, Peach and Cabbage Slaw
If you love your pickled slaw, but want to add a little something extra, here’s a unique way to do it.
This vibrant dish will stand out not just with contrasting colors of purple, green and peach but also its unique yet somehow, perfect choice of ingredients.
It makes for a 10-minute quick-fix salad, for any time of day!
Warm Roasted Red Cabbage and Beet Salad with Chickpeas, Tamari and Lime
Beets and red cabbage seem like great ingredients to pair. They’re both fresh and juicy and taste great when roasted.
In this recipe, the beets are tossed in a lime juice and coriander mixture, and the red cabbage in a sweet, sour and spicy amalgamation of chili flakes, maple syrup and tamari.
We recommend this roasted salad for a chilly winter evening, it’ll warm you to the core.
Kale and Cabbage Pad Thai Salad
A pad thai but in salad form? Absolutely!. A homemade twist on Whole Foods’ Sweet and Spicy Kale Pad Thai!
This soy-free recipe is healthy and delicious, and has a no-cook dressing to boot!
Mix the ingredients in a jar, shake well and you’re done!
Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad
Gujarat is famous for many things. It’s a foodie’s paradise with its unique sweet and spicy cuisine and here we have a Gujarati salad!
This warm dish is tasty, and it’s also super fun to prepare. The musical popping of mustard seeds, a Gujarati staple in a hot pan, is a culinary experience in itself!
As a year-round dish, you’ll enjoy this during winter as much as you would on a pleasant spring day. With an overall cooking time of 20 minutes, not bad at all!
Mushroom Tempeh Cabbage Cups with Sriracha Cream Sauce
Looking for a finger food recipe for a get together? Try this one. Some red cabbage leaves filled with a deliciously spicy filling of mushrooms sautéed in a creamy sriracha sauce.
It’s a perfectly balanced sauce that’ll give you a sensation of heat without being overwhelmingly spicy.
However, if you’re not a fan of spicy food, worry not, you can make the sauce more creamy and less spicy, and it’ll taste just as good.
Instant Pot Cabbage Soup
Cooking a hearty meal for yourself can be very enjoyable. But sometimes you just need an instant, no fuss fix.
This warm cabbage soup is for those days when you simply want to simmer up a meal while you catch up on other things.
Quick,easy and healthy.
Cabbage Soup with Kombu Dashi
Preparing a homemade broth can seem like hard work as opposed to simply buying it ready-made.
What if I show you a broth recipe you can prepare in less than 30 minutes?
This vegetable soup is made with cabbage and kombu dashi, a 3-ingredient Japanese broth which is said to bring the essence of the sea to your meal.
Well, there’s only one way to find out if that’s true!
Easy Cabbage Dill Coleslaw
Looking for an easy fix to make your burgers more interesting? This dill and cabbage coleslaw is tangy, fresh and packs a crunch.
It’s got all the elements of a great slaw, but the vinaigrette, made with apple cider vinegar and lime juice keeps it light and fresh.
Apart from being a great side for a snack, it’s also the dish to take with you on a BBQ night.
Imagine the freshness of the lemon juice and cabbage with sizzling vegetables fresh off the grill!
Vegan Cream Savoy Cabbage with Carrot Salmon and Rice
Picture this – savoy cabbage and a creamy cashew paste gently laid on a bed of brown rice, served with smoked carrot salmon.
Now smell the hints of parsley, nutmeg and garlic peaking through this plate. Delightful, isn’t it?
A wholesome, filling food for your family which brings both taste and health to the table, literally.
Potato Pierogi with Sauteed Cabbage and Apples
To me, potatoes just make everything better.
Pierogi is a take on the dumpling from central and eastern Europe, made with a variety of fillings.
This one has a vegan-friendly dough and involves a simple yet powerful 3-ingredient filling: potatoes, caramelized onion and the all-important salt!
Serve with cabbage and caramelized apples, and it becomes a match made in heaven.
Cabbage Rolls
This recipe is based on a Romanian dish, the Sarmale, typically prepared in Eastern Europe for holidays and special occasions. It’s only fitting to prepare it for one of yours, right?
A unique take on vegetable rolls, this recipe uses cabbage leaves for a crunchy outer layer. And while the dish is typically prepared with meat, we’ve found a vegan-friendly alternative with easily available ingredients.
The size of these rolls depends on your preference – so experiment with these when you’re on the lookout for an easy to eat finger food or an elaborate meal!
Carrot Cabbage Slaw with Orange Sesame Dressing
An Asian take on the slaw to bring a fusion twist to your meal!
It’s as easy as any slaw recipe you may have tried, but unique enough to bring something new to the plate without stepping too much outside your comfort zone.
Chop the ingredients in a bowl, drizzle the sweet and savory vinaigrette on top, then mix!
Skinny Mayo-Less Cabbage Salad
Mayonnaise has left the culinary population divided, you either love it or hate it!
If you’re worried about it being too dry for your liking, worry not! This recipe has a perfect dressing! I just love the colors in this dish!
Thai Cabbage Salad
Looking for a salad which is light and fresh but with a kick of spice and tanginess?
Thai cuisine is known for its aromatic spices, and this salad is no different.
A dash of sriracha and a touch of maple syrup seasoned with ginger, garlic and lime juice, and you’ll be transported to the land famous for its spicy-yet-sweet cuisine. And all it will take is that first bite!
Wrapping Up
We hope you have found some recipes here which you will love!
Rolls, steaks, noodles, juice, Pad Thai, you name it, cabbage can easily be made the superstar of your next meal.
Have a go at one of these awesome recipes and enjoy! Do let us know what you create!
