Our Best Cabbage Recipes

January 04, 2019
Trying to eat better or stretch your budget this year? Let cabbage be your unsung hero this winter. Not only is the vegetable super affordable and shockingly high in vitamin C and fiber, but cabbage also aids digestion and will adapt to any cooking method: braising, roasting, boiling, grilling, you name it. Whether it's a side or your main dish, these cabbage recipes are here to bulk up your nutritional intake and keep you wanting more. 
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Cabbage Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

Jennifer Causey
Cabbage Salad with Miso Vinaigrette Recipe

Fresh cabbage is all about crunch; the more texture, the better. Napa cabbage can absorb bold vinaigrettes without losing its crisp bite. Carrots, red onion, and daikon radish add even more crunch to the salad.

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Orange-Almond Chicken-and-Cabbage Bowls

Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Orange-Almond Chicken-and-Cabbage Bowls Recipe

Make these low-calorie, no-cook bowls ahead for an easy lunch or dinner when time is tight. Change up the fruit, nut, or protein for whatever you have on hand.

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Milanesa de Pollo with Jicama Slaw

Photo: Daniel Agee; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Milanesa de Pollo with Jicama Slaw Recipe

“Milanesa” refers to a cut of meat that’s pounded very thin, breaded, and fried—in other words, it’s grade-A comfort food. Here, we went with one of the more popular proteins for this traditional dish to make crispy chicken milanesa, and topped it off with a vibrant, crunchy slaw for a pop of freshness and color. 

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Enjoy all of the rich, warm flavors of traditional corned beef and cabbage in a fraction of the time—not to mention, with a fraction of the clean-up—with this flavor-packed recipe developed specifically for the Instant Pot. Our easy Instant Pot corned beef recipe is sure to be a fast family favorite. Serve this hearty dish with plenty of crusty bread for sopping up the rich juices. Any leftover meat makes for amazing next-day corned beef sandwiches. 

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Sesame Cabbage and Mushrooms

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Sesame Cabbage and Mushrooms Recipe

We love the Chinese takeout feel of this speedy side, with meaty shiitakes, soy sauce, sesame, and crisp-tender stir-fried cabbage.

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Mexican Hot Dog

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Mexican Hot Dog Recipe

Try a Mexican-inspired hot dog topped with cabbage, green onions, and avocado.

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Cabbage Okonomiyaki (Pancakes)

Jennifer Causey
Cabbage Okonomiyaki (Pancakes) Recipe

Find togarashi (also called Japanese seven spice) at Asian markets.

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Sweet and Sour Roasted Napa Cabbage Wedges

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Amy Stone
Sweet and Sour Roasted Napa Cabbage Wedges Recipe

Caramelizing cabbage under the broiler draws out its natural sugars and deepens the flavor of the glaze. Preheat the roasting pan to jump-start the browning process.

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Red Cabbage Agrodolce with Dried Cherries

Jennifer Causey
Red Cabbage Agrodolce with Dried Cherries Recipe

This sweet-and-sour cabbage side will perk up any pot roast or pork loin. Plump dried cherries are the tart, hidden gems in the dish. A little butter rounds out the acidity and helps bind everything together.

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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Orange and Caraway

Jennifer Causey
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Orange and Caraway Recipe

These slow-roasted wedges will make a cabbage convert out of anyone and are a beautiful first course sub for the usual appetizer salad. Leave the core intact so the wedges hold their shape.

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Spicy Cabbage Salad

Spicy Cabbage Salad Recipe

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Baja Fish Tacos

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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe
Fish tacos with a Baja flair are flavorful partners to the cabbage slaw, which adds crunch and a peppery bite.
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Beef and Bok Choy Hot Pot

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Beef and Bok Choy Hot Pot Recipe
You'll need a fork and a spoon to enjoy this meal. You can use most any greens in place of the bok choy, including spinach or Napa cabbage.

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Cajun Catfish Wraps with Slaw

Cajun Catfish Wraps with Slaw Recipe
This crispy, spicy catfish makes the perfect companion to the vegetable crunch of the mellow cabbage slaw.

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Sweet-and-Sour Beet, Cabbage, and Tomato Soup

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Fonda Shaia
Sweet-and-Sour Beet, Cabbage, and Tomato Soup Recipe
This soup may be familiar as the Polish and Russian soup called borscht. Serve it either hot or cold. Substitute celery for celeriac, if you prefer.
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Braised Cabbage with Apple and Bacon

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Braised Cabbage with Apple and Bacon Recipe

Humble cabbage is an affordable and easy holiday side. Make it more elegant by braising red cabbage with apple slices. Adding bacon makes it delicious.

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Chile-Garlic Cabbage

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Chile-Garlic Cabbage Recipe
If you like your cabbage a little crisp and with a bite, serve up Chile-Garlic Cabbage. Feel free to substitute Sriracha sauce or another chili paste if you can't find sambal oelek.

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Autumn Cabbage Slaw

Photo: Miha Matei
Autumn Cabbage Slaw Recipe
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Pork Loin Braised with Cabbage

Randy Mayor
Pork Loin Braised with Cabbage Recipe
Pork is typically served with cabbage at the German table. Use red cabbage, if you like, for slightly sweeter flavor. You can prepare the dish a day ahead, and chill overnight. Cut the pork loin into 1/4-inch slices. Gently reheat the meat in cabbage mixture in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat.

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Potato-Cabbage Soup

Photo: Michael Paul
Potato-Cabbage Soup Recipe
This simple, creamy potato soup gets extra flavor with the addition of Savoy cabbage, scallions, and garlic.

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Wilted Cabbage with Toasted Cumin

Photography: Karry Hosford
Wilted Cabbage with Toasted Cumin Recipe
Savoy cabbage has crinkled, pale green leaves and mellow flavor; you can also use napa (Chinese) cabbage, which has a similarly mild taste. Look for sherry vinegar in specialty or gourmet stores; if you can't find it, substitute cider vinegar.
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Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage Recipe

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Red Cabbage Stir-Fry with Coconut

Jonny Valiant
Red Cabbage Stir-Fry with Coconut Recipe
At her restaurant, Asha Gomez tops a cabbage stir-fry with fresh coconut, a Keralan staple. Home cooks can substitute shredded dried coconut (not sweetened) for the fresh kind; it's easier to find in stores.

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Jalapeño-Cabbage Slaw

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst
Jalapeño-Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Full of flavor and crunch, serve Jalapeño-Cabbage Slaw for a zesty side dish or topping to your favorite fish tacos.
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Carrot, Cabbage, and Apple Slaw with Cumin Lime Dressing

Photo: Susie Cushner
Carrot, Cabbage, and Apple Slaw with Cumin Lime Dressing Recipe
You can find preshredded carrots and cabbage along with the bagged salads in the produce section.

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Cabbage and Radish Couscous

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Cabbage and Radish Couscous Recipe

This couscous combines the fresh flavors of cabbage, radishes, and salsa fresca to make a tasty side dish. 

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Thai Beef-and-Cabbage Salad

Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
Thai Beef-and-Cabbage Salad Recipe

This refreshing Southeast Asian salad, also called larb, is a great use for leftover burgers.

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