Cabbage is one of the most versatile and underrated vegetables in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for comfort food, healthy dishes, or international flavors, these 25 cabbage recipes will inspire you to cook with this nutritious cruciferous vegetable in exciting new ways!
1. Cabbage Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions: Mix shredded cabbage with eggs, flour, green onions, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten slightly. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Serve with soy sauce or sriracha mayo.
2. Cabbage Fritters
Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions: Combine cabbage, carrot, eggs, flour, baking powder, and seasonings in a bowl. Heat oil in a pan. Drop spoonfuls of mixture and fry until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
3. Cabbage Dumplings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2 green onions, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 30 dumpling wrappers
Instructions: Mix cabbage, pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Place a spoonful in each wrapper, fold and seal edges with water. Steam for 8-10 minutes or pan-fry until bottoms are golden. Serve with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
4. Cabbage Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Add curry powder and cook 1 minute. Add cabbage, coconut milk, and broth. Simmer 15-20 minutes until cabbage is tender. Season with salt. Serve over rice with fresh cilantro.
5. Cabbage Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Brown beef and onion. Mix with cabbage, tomato sauce, rice, and seasonings. Place in a casserole dish, top with cheese. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
6. Braised Red Cabbage
Ingredients:
- 1 head red cabbage, sliced
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Sauté onion in butter. Add cabbage, apples, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Perfect with pork or sausages.
7. Asian Cabbage Noodles
Ingredients:
- 8 oz noodles
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions: Cook noodles according to package. Stir-fry garlic and ginger in sesame oil. Add cabbage and cook 3-4 minutes. Toss with noodles, soy sauce, and green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds.
8. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Blanch cabbage leaves. Mix beef, rice, onion, salt, and pepper. Wrap filling in leaves. Place in baking dish, cover with tomato sauce and brown sugar. Bake at 350°F for 1.5 hours.
9. Sauerkraut
Ingredients:
- 1 medium cabbage, shredded
- 1 tbsp sea salt
Instructions: Massage salt into shredded cabbage until it releases liquid. Pack tightly into a jar, ensuring cabbage is submerged in its brine. Cover with a cloth and ferment at room temperature for 3-10 days, tasting daily. Refrigerate when desired tartness is reached.
10. Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, cut into 1-inch slices
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Brush cabbage steaks with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are crispy and caramelized.
11. Pickled Cabbage
Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
Instructions: Pack cabbage in a jar. Bring vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds to a boil. Pour over cabbage and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Keeps for 2 weeks.
12. Korean Kimchi
Ingredients:
- 1 napa cabbage, chopped
- 1/4 cup coarse salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions: Salt cabbage and let sit 2 hours. Rinse and drain. Mix garlic, ginger, chili flakes, fish sauce, and green onions into a paste. Coat cabbage thoroughly. Pack into jars and ferment 3-5 days at room temperature.
13. German Cabbage Dish
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Cook bacon until crispy, remove. Sauté onion in bacon fat. Add cabbage, vinegar, sugar, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Cook 20-25 minutes until tender. Top with crispy bacon.
14. Fried Cabbage
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, roughly chopped
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Cook bacon, remove and crumble. Sauté onion and garlic in bacon grease. Add cabbage and cook 10-15 minutes until wilted and slightly caramelized. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Top with bacon.
15. Ethiopian Cabbage
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add garlic, turmeric, and cumin, cook 1 minute. Add carrots and cabbage. Cover and cook 15 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with injera or rice.
16. Coleslaw Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp celery seed
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Combine cabbage and carrot in a bowl. Whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss well. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
17. Cabbage Wraps
Ingredients:
- 8 large cabbage leaves
- 1 lb cooked protein (chicken, tofu, or turkey)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cucumber)
- Your favorite sauce
Instructions: Blanch cabbage leaves until pliable. Fill with protein, grains, and vegetables. Roll up tightly, tucking in sides. Serve with your favorite sauce or dressing.
18. Cabbage Tacos
Ingredients:
- 8 small tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 lb seasoned ground beef or black beans
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Salsa and sour cream
Instructions: Warm tortillas and fill with seasoned protein, shredded cabbage, avocado, and cilantro. Top with salsa and sour cream. Squeeze fresh lime over the top.
19. Cabbage Stir Fry
Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Stir-fry garlic 30 seconds. Add vegetables and cook 4-5 minutes. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss well and serve immediately.
20. Cabbage Spring Rolls
Ingredients:
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions: Sauté vegetables with soy sauce until slightly wilted. Cool completely. Place filling on wrapper, fold and seal with water. Deep fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Serve with sweet chili sauce.
21. Cabbage Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in a large pot. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add cabbage, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Simmer 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
22. Cabbage Slaw Tacos
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8 tortillas
- 1 lb fish or shrimp, seasoned and cooked
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions: Mix cabbage with mayo, lime juice, and honey to make slaw. Fill warm tortillas with cooked fish or shrimp, top generously with slaw and fresh cilantro.
23. Cabbage Salad Bowl
Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup edamame
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Asian sesame dressing
Instructions: Arrange cabbage in bowls. Top with edamame, avocado, carrots, and almonds. Drizzle with Asian sesame dressing. Toss before eating.
24. Cabbage Pot Stickers
Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2 green onions, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 30 pot sticker wrappers
- Oil for pan-frying
Instructions: Mix filling ingredients. Place spoonful in each wrapper, fold in half and crimp edges. Pan-fry in oil until bottoms are golden, add 1/4 cup water and cover to steam. Cook until water evaporates.
25. Cabbage Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt, pepper, and nutmeg
Instructions: Sauté cabbage and onion until soft. Place in pie crust. Whisk eggs, cream, cheese, and seasonings. Pour over cabbage. Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
Conclusion
From the simplicity of fried cabbage to the complexity of homemade kimchi, these 25 cabbage recipes showcase the incredible versatility of this humble vegetable. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a healthy side dish, or an adventurous fermentation project, there’s a cabbage recipe here for every occasion. Cabbage is affordable, nutritious, and delicious when prepared with care and creativity. Try one of these recipes today and discover your new favorite way to enjoy cabbage!
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