Cabbage is having a moment, and if you ask me, it’s well-deserved! These creative cabbage recipes go from hearty main dishes to sides and salads, proving this humble veggie can do it all!
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Cabbage is my secret weapon in the kitchen!
I started leaning heavily on cabbage when Ben and I first got married; he was still in law school and I was minding our grocery budget, which was tight. And cabbage recipes like these would help that budget go a little bit further.
But it’s not just about budget: when cooked well, cabbage is delicious. It soaks up flavors like a sponge, you can make it meltingly tender or crispy-crunchy depending on how you cook it, and it can be a supporting player or the star of the show.
Cabbage also:
- Gives You More Bang for Your Buck. Because in addition to being inexpensive, one head of cabbage can often be used for multiple recipes.
- Lasts for Weeks in the Fridge. So you can stock up when it’s on sale!
- Has So Many Uses. It can be roasted, sautéed, braised, grilled, or eaten raw in crisp salads.
How to Choose, Store, and Prep Cabbage
- Choosing Cabbage. Look for heads that feel heavy for their size with tightly packed leaves. Avoid any with brown spots, cracks, or wilted outer leaves.
- Storing Cabbage. Keep whole heads in the crisper drawer, loosely wrapped. They’ll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks. Once cut, wrap tightly and use within 5 days.
- Prepping Cabbage. Remove the outer leaves, slice in half through the core, cut out the tough center, and then shred, slice, or chop depending on your recipe.
Cozy Cabbage Main Dish Recipes
These are the hearty, comforting meals that prove cabbage can absolutely be the star of dinner. From skillet meals to savory stir-fries, these cabbage recipes turn a humble veggie into something everyone looks forward to.
Cabbage Stir Fry
This quick, healthy cabbage stir fry features chicken or beef and thinly sliced cabbage cooked in a light and flavorful stir fry sauce. Easy and delicious!
Cabbage Rolls
These classic cabbage rolls are stuffed with savory meat and rice, then baked in a rich tomato sauce for a cozy, comforting dinner.
Cabbage Soup
This easy cabbage soup recipe is filling, comforting, and healthy, with carrots, tomatoes, onion, white beans, and tender cabbage. Delish!
Cabbage Roll Soup
This hearty cabbage roll soup with ground beef, rice, and tomatoes is everything you love about cabbage rolls in one cozy, easy one-pot meal!
Slow Cooker Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes
This slow cooker sausage, cabbage, and potatoes meal is the perfect recipe to serve on St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you need a cozy dinner.
Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
A hearty and healthy dinner with brown rice and a flavorful tomato sauce, this recipe is also a fast and easy one-pan skillet meal!
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage is easy, tender, and the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day recipe! With cabbage, potatoes and carrots, it’s a full meal.
Fresh & Crunchy Cabbage Salad Recipes
Cabbage is made for salads. It stays crisp, holds up beautifully to dressings, and delivers that irresistible crunch in every bite. These cabbage salads range from bright and tangy to creamy and comforting.
Asian Cabbage Salad
This crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad is colorful, healthy and delicious! Made with raw cabbage, carrots and almonds, it’s topped with an easy ginger peanut dressing.
Ramen Salad
A better, healthy version of the original Asian ramen salad with fresh ingredients. Ramen salad is a quick and easy favorite at any potluck!
Healthy Coleslaw
This creamy yet healthy coleslaw recipe stars Greek yogurt (not mayo). Vegetables add crunch and vitamins for a perfect potluck side dish!
Chinese Chicken Salad
This fresh and filling Chinese chicken salad with romaine, cabbage, carrots, crunchy noodles, and crispy chicken is one of the most delicious salads you’ll ever eat!
Easy Cabbage Side Dishes
Whether roasted, sautéed, or lightly braised, cabbage makes some of the most satisfying side dishes. These recipes pair perfectly with chicken, pork, beef, or seafood.
Cabbage Steaks
These cabbage steaks are an easy, flavorful side that pairs with so many dishes! Crispy and tender, with options for the oven or grill.
Fried Cabbage
Crispy pan fried cabbage recipe is the best comforting side dish! Bacon adds lots of smoky, savory flavor.
Simple Roasted Cabbage
This roasted cabbage recipe takes 5 minutes of prep for a crispy, caramelized, garlicky and slightly sweet side dish. Best cabbage ever!
Sautéed Cabbage
Sautéed cabbage is an easy, DELICIOUS vegetable side that’s healthy and goes with so many dishes! Vinegar is the secret ingredient to making it taste great.
Braised Cabbage
Braised cabbage is seared to build flavor, then simmered to make it tender. Parmesan, herbs and lemon make this easy side extra delicious!
Cabbage Casserole
This easy cabbage casserole recipe is the perfect holiday side! Tender cabbage is baked with a rich, creamy sauce and crispy topping—so delicious!
Sautéed Cabbage and Carrots
This healthy sautéed cabbage and carrots recipe is tossed in a simple ginger and sesame dressing and comes together in less than 20 minutes.
