21 Best Cabbage Recipes For Any Occasion

The crisp cabbage and lettuce leave almost instantly bring a refreshing sense to the salads and meals. Yes, we all know that! But did you also know that for thousands of years in ancient China, Cabbage has been used in detoxification tonics? Cabbage has antioxidant properties which help protect your body against cancer and phytogens. It is also rich in Vitamin C, which gives you glowing skin and enhances your immune system.

We can go on and on with the benefits of cabbage, but let us jump to some of the yummiest cabbage recipes you can prepare from this vegetable. Plus, here are also some of the best cabbage side dishes you can serve with this vegetable. These are going to make your meals nutritious, flavorful, and enjoyable.

1. Stir-fry Cabbage

If you have some leftover cabbage lying in your refrigerator, you can cook up this recipe. This will complement any main course and goes exceptionally well with steaks and meaty items. And the best thing, your children are going to love this recipe the most. You can prepare it in a short time, just before serving your dinner.

You simply need to melt unsalted butter in a pan and stir fry some chopped cabbage. Add in onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Tomato is optional, but it might make it saucy. Soften up the cabbage or keep it crisp as per your liking. Serve warm.

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2. Red Cabbage Salad With Walnut

What is the main course without a crunchy and saucy salad? So here is a colorful, crisp, nutritious cabbage salad for your upcoming Sunday family dinner. This recipe is so easy to prepare even a beginner-level chef can pull it off. Just locate a few walnuts and blue cheese from the pantry, and you are good to go.

This salad can also be made with green cabbage. However, we recommend the red one for nutrient and color aspects. Chop up the cabbage and walnuts—Caramelize walnuts in maple syrup. Add the vinaigrette of oil, salt, pepper, mustard, and vinegar. Add blue cheese.

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3. Cabbage Stir Fry with Tofu

Tofu is a healthy alternative to cheese and is perfect for lactose intolerant people. It adds to the protein content of meals and makes them tasty. This Fried Cabbage with Tofu can be served as a side dish, but if you add chicken chunks to it, it becomes a complete main course. This meal is also a quick fix when you have guests or need to cook something quickly after a long, hectic day.

Add tofu or chicken chunks to the hot oil and fry for a while. Add cabbage along with all spices and stir fry. Add chicken to the vegetable broth as per your choice. Cook till the cabbage gets soft. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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4. Cabbage with Black Pepper and Potatoes

Are you tired of boring old breakfast sides? Try this fantastic new recipe full of carbs, and it will give you the required energy to start your day. It is also loaded with the goodness of cabbage which furnishes you with necessary micronutrients. It is a relatively simpler meal to prepare and does not require much.

Cut potatoes and cabbage into small cubes. Fry onions in a dutch oven until they become translucent. Add cabbage, potatoes, broth, and spices. Cook till the vegetables are tender and the moisture has evaporated. You can also garnish this parmesan and black pepper or chopped parsley.

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5. Crunchy Carrot and Cabbage Salad

Carrots and cabbage combine in terms of flavor, crunch, nutrient content, and the color they impart to your complete meal. For this recipe, we recommend using red cabbage instead of green to give a more vibrant appearance.

Prepare a sesame and ginger salad dressing. Use soy sauce, vinegar, a bit of honey, mustard, and tahini. Mix it in salad and sesame oil and add crushed ginger and garlic. Add julienne cut carrots and chopped cabbage. Toss a handful of peanuts to make it more Crunchy. Prepare just before serving to retain the freshness of vegetables.

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6. Almond Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles

Since every child loves ramen noodles, this recipe is the best way to fulfill their caloric and nutrient requirements. Almonds and cabbage add to the flavor and crunch. Salad dressing makes it a bit tangy and more flavorful, but you can skip it if required.

Mix oil, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce to make the dressing. You can use olive or edible almond oil.

Melt butter and stir fry ramen noodles along with almonds and sesame seeds. Add to the chopped cabbage and onions. Pour in the salad dressing. Mix well. Your delicious, nutty and crunchy salad is ready. See the full recipe here.

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7. Cabbage Steaks

Who says that steaks are only for meat lovers? We have a special vegetarian recipe for steak, a healthy and tasty alternative. These cabbage steaks go so well with roasted pecans or walnuts. These nuts add to the protein content of the dish as well.

To make these chicken steaks, cut the cabbage into ¼-inch thick slices. Set on the baking tray and coat with olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bake the cabbage and toast the nuts. Squeeze lemon over the prepared steaks and garnish with nuts and parsley. See the full recipe here.

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8. Cabbage Gratin with Cheese

Fond of potato gratin? Here is another fantastic recipe to try. Only, it has a less carb alternative to cabbage. Care for a free tip? Dry up the cabbage wedges before you bake them to achieve the desired, crisp toasted texture instead of a steamed vegetable.

Roast the seasoned and oiled cabbage wedges in a preheated oven. Meanwhile, prepare a mixture of cream, parmesan cheese, and dried herbs. Transfer the toast cabbage wedges to another sheet. Pour the creamed mixture and top up with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Bake till you achieve a nice golden top. Serve hot after garnishing with fresh parmesan. View the full recipe here.

9. Sauteed Cabbage with Lemon Garlic

Lemon goes so well with salad vegetables. It not only brings out the additional flavor but also retains the color of the vegetables. This cabbage recipe can be served with any side dish. It is easy to prepare and requires minimal ingredients.

You need to chop up all the cabbage and stir fry it with garlic, salt, and chili flakes. Continue to cook and stir until the cabbage is soft and turns a nice brown color. When ready, pour over lemon juice from 2 big-sized lemons. Garnish with a bit of chopped fresh basil or cilantro. View the full recipe here.

10. Nutty Cabbage Coleslaw

Most of us are familiar with the classic cabbage coleslaw. But let us get creative and jam it up with some nuts and veggies. It is so simple that even your kids can prepare it and relieve you somehow.

Simply chop up the purple and green cabbage, a few carrots, bell peppers, green onion, cilantro, and roasted almonds. Prepare the salad dressing of your choice and toss all the veggies and nuts. Garnish with fresh basil.

11. Red Velvet Cabbage Salad

Most of the time, cooked cabbage loses its crunch and appeal when cooked. This is why most cabbage recipes focus on raw or stir fry cabbage. But trust us, with this recipe, not only will you delve into the Velvety goodness of cabbage, but it will also become your next favorite.

 Cut cabbage into ¼-inch wedges. Lightly brown these in a heavy pan on medium flame. Prepare the sauce of cumin, caraway, garlic, tomato paste, and broth. When the sauce is thick, Adjust the seasoning and add Cabbage. Bake until the cabbage turns to the desired velvety consistency. Garnish with fresh cilantro and basil.

12. Air Fryer Cabbage

Air fryers have simplified lives by allowing us to prepare zero-calorie recipes in no time. On the plus side, they taste equally well as deep-fried items. So if you have older adults or some diet-conscious family members, try this excellent side for tonight’s dinner. This is a better alternative to the Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

Cut 2-inch cabbage wedges. Make a mixture of olive oil, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic powders. Brush up this mixture over the wedges after arranging them in the Fryer’s basket. Sprinkle some grated parmesan. Cook until crisp. Serve hot.

13. Cabbage Rolls

Try out cabbage roll-ups once; they will become your child’s favorite food. If you can’t think of anything else to serve with meat broths or gravies, here is your savior.

Separate the cabbage leaves and wash thoroughly. Make a mixture of mayonnaise, mustard paste, sriracha, minced garlic, and seasonings. Add a mashed boiled egg and shredded cooked chicken. Fill this mixture into cabbage leaves and roll them up. See the full recipe here.

14. Butter Pasta with Cabbage

Almost everyone loves pasta dishes. They can be served as a main course and a lunch box item. In short, pasta is incredible. So why not add it to the cabbage?

Stir fry chopped Cabbage and shallots in melted butter. When they become tender, add seasonings. Boil pasta as per instructions and add to cabbage. Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese. You can add chicken to this pasta to make it a complete meal.

15. Cabbage Casserole

This unique dish features Farro which is a type of wheat porridge. Together with meat and cabbage, it makes such a fulfilling meal enjoyed by all family members.

It might require some time to make, but the result is delicious. Make individual layers of farro, cabbage and tomato, and meat. Arrange in a lasagna pan and bake. Serve hot.

16. Cabbage with Mustard Vinaigrette

Cabbage gives a unique taste when combined with a mustard vinaigrette. It would be best to simply roast the cabbage wedges in an oven: mix olive oil, soy sauce, dijon mustard, vinegar, and seasonings for the vinaigrette. Pour over the cabbage just before serving.

17. Pear and Cabbage Salad

If you want to eat a healthy salad that can also be paired with bread, this is the right choice—Cho pear and cabbage along with fennel. Saute fennel and cabbage and allow them to soften. Add pear and all the saucy ingredients. Before serving, garnish with roasted nuts and parmesan cheese. See the full recipe here.

18. German Coleslaw with Shrimps

If you love seafood, this dish is a contemporary version of the classic coleslaw. Stir fry purple cabbage, green cabbage, green onions, and carrots. Cook shrimps till they change their color to pink. To serve, pour rice and coleslaw into soup bowls and finish by adding shrimps. See the full recipe here.

19. Onion and Cabbage Mix

Onion And cabbage together deliver loads of nutrients and flavor. This dish is so easy to make that even a beginner can easily prepare it. Roast the chopped onion and cabbage in an oven. Toss the nicely roasted mixture into a mustard vinaigrette. Serve warm to achieve the best flavors. See full recipe here.

20. Pink and Green Cabbage and Beans

If you want to cook something festive and colorful, go straight for this delicious cabbage dish. Just boil beans until they are tender. Cook up some pieces of chicken and purple cabbage—flavor up with garlic and spices. Toss everything together and give a good mix. Serve hot.

See the full recipe here.

Conclusion

Cabbage is a vitamin and antioxidant-rich vegetable which combines well with different vegetables. This is why we brought so many ideas for you to try. Which cabbage dish did you like the most? Fill in the comment box.

21 Best Cabbage Recipes For Any Occasion

Adalynn Ward

Want to serve something different with cabbage to elevate your dinner with loved ones? Here are the best cabbage recipes you'll definitely love.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 41 minutes mins

Total Time 51 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4 persons

Ingredients

• Stir-fry Cabbage
• Red Cabbage Salad With Walnut
• Cabbage Stir Fry with Tofu
• Cabbage with Black Pepper and Potatoes
• Carrot and Cabbage Salad
• Almond Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles
• Cabbage Steaks
• Cabbage Gratin with Cheese
• Sauteed Cabbage with Lemon Garlic
• Cabbage Coleslaw
• Red Velvet Cabbage Salad
• Air Fryer Cabbage
• Cabbage Rolls
• Butter Pasta with Cabbage
• Cabbage Casserole
• Cabbage with Mustard Vinaigrette
• Pear and Cabbage Salad
• German Coleslaw with Shrimps
• Onion and Cabbage Mix
• Pink and Green Cabbage and Beans

How to Make?

 

• Choose the recipe you like the most.
• Get the ingereidnets, and make sure they are fresh .
• Follow all the instructions carefully. And, You are done. Happy cooking

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Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 20g

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