15 Cabbage Recipes
If the only experience you've had with cabbage is a slightly warm, mayo-soup coleslaw, there's a chance it's not your favorite veg. But cabbage is so much more than a mediocre side dish, especially when it's fresh, local, organic and prepped in a tasty way.
In the summer months, we source all the cabbage we can from Ralph's Greenhouse, which is located less than 5 miles away from the Co-op in Mt. Vernon. That's what we like to call hyperlocal, and we happen to love it. Check out some of our favorite recipes that are more enticing than your average slaw.
Melting Slow-Braised Cabbage
Looking for a simple way to prepare cabbage as a side dish for dinner? Consider this braised cabbage!
Cooked low and slow until its perfectly tender, this Tuscan-inspired dish is healthy and flavorful.
Top it off with some homemade gremolata to make it extra zesty.
Cheesy Cabbage Gratin
Cheesy, decadent gratin, but with a cabbage twist.
In this dish, cabbage replaces potatoes for a healthier version of what's normally a carb-heavy meal.
Serve this gratin with roasted chicken and steamed veggies.
Mexican Cabbage Soup
Cabbage soup is super healthy and this Mexican twist packs a punch of zesty flavor that's oh-so delicioso.
Chipotle chiles and poblano pepper add a nice spicy kick that help boost your metabolism up.
If you want to add more protein to this soup, feel free to toss in some shredded roitissere chicken from our deli!
Kielbasa-Cabbage Stir-Fry
There's something about cabbage and sausage that just goes together so well.
In this stir-fry, a whole mess of shredded veggies and herbs are combined with kielbasa sausage and eggs to create a hearty meal that's healthy, too.
And the best part about stir-fry is you can toss in whatever you want, so feel free to clear out that pantry!
Cabbage Mango Slaw
Crunchy cabbage is the perfect compliment to fish or shrimp tacos.
And here, cabbage is combined with sweet, juicy mangos to create a slaw that's sweet and zesty and full of texture.
Use this slaw to top of tacos or serve it alongside some Hawaiian-style pulled pork.
Caramelized Cabbage and Noodles with Lemon and Herbs
Get the best of both worlds: yummy noodles and crunchy cabbage!
This Hungarian-inspired recipe is comfort food at it's finest, and its full of rich flavor that's unlike your standard pasta.
Lemon zest, fresh dill, parsley, and chives add a modern, light, and herby twist.
Cabbage Slaw With Charred Scallions and Lime Dressing
Maybe you want a slaw that's zesty and bright?
This slaw recipe from Bon Appetit features cabbage, watermelon radishes, mint, lime, and chiles.
It's topped off with charred scallions, which add a toasty flavor to the overall dish.
Grilled Cabbage with Sausage
Again, the magical pairing of cabbage and sausage has our taste buds dancing!
Here, cabbage is grilled, topped with chicken sausage, and drizzled with a mustard seed dressing.
This is the perfect recipe for late summer when you're still grilling, but want a meal that feels hearty.
Slow Cooker Chipotle Orange Street Tacos
While this isn't necessarily a cabbage recipe, per se, it's super tasty and does incorporate cabbage in the slaw, so we're counting it.
In these tacos, chicken is slow-cooked in orange juice and chipotle peppers and shredded to perfection.
The tacos are topped of with fresh cilantro, queso fresco, and homemade spicy pineapple slaw.
Fall-Apart Caramelized Cabbage
If you don't want to make your cabbage into a slaw and you don't want to grill it either, consider caramelizing it!
Not only is this a delicious way to cook up an entire cabbage, it's easy too!
Serve this perfectly acidic and spiced cabbage alongside roasted chicken and mashed potatoes.