Recipes Ingredients Vegetables Cabbage Recipes 24 Cabbage Recipes That'll Add Color and Crunch to Your Meals By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 24, 2020 Trending Videos Brett Stevens Whether it's shredded for a slaw or sautéed to a golden crisp for a side, cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables. Our cabbage recipes include the most popular varieties—red and green cabbage—as well as Napa and Savoy cabbage. Cabbage is part of the Brassica oleracea family and its vibrant color and winter heartiness make it a favorite for both main courses and side dishes. Ahead, we're sharing our superstar recipes that are sure to make you fall in love with cabbage all over again. Start by keeping things simple with our recipe for Cabbage-and-Bacon Sandwiches—it's an upgraded version of a basic BLT. Cabbage is cooked with chopped yellow onion, minced anchovies, and lemon juice until it becomes wilted. The mixture is served with crispy bacon for a super flavorful, vibrant sandwich. For a quick weeknight dinner, whip up our Beef and Cabbage Tacos, which are on the table in just 20 minutes. Ground beef is sautéed with the zest and juice of a lime, red pepper flakes, garlic, and shredded cabbage until the meat is browned and thoroughly cooked and the cabbage has wilted. Pile the mixture into corn tortillas for a meal that will make your family will gladly gobble up any night of the week. We also have two soup recipes that let cabbage take the wheel. Our Italian-inspired Minestrone with Cabbage and Anelli makes use of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, as well as green cabbage, for a warming bite. Or try our recipe for Pork-and-Cabbage Soup, which is made with both bacon and pork spareribs, plus sauerkraut and raw Savoy cabbage for a scoop that's full of flavor and might. Whether you're choosing a simple side or making cabbage the star of the show, we guarantee this leafy vegetable won't disappoint. 01 of 24 Whole Stuffed Cabbage Marcus Nilsson Lean ground turkey and diced tomatoes lend heft to the filling that defines this stuffed cabbage recipe. Alternating layers of pretty Savoy cabbage leaves and the nutrient-rich filling are arranged in a tight formation and transferred to a Dutch oven to roast for just under one hour. View Recipe 02 of 24 Cabbage-and-Bacon Sandwiches Marcus Nilsson A genius twist on a classic BLT sandwich, this version swaps the usual lettuce for sautéed green cabbage. The bitter taste complements the fatty bacon and salty minced anchovies in this recipe. View Recipe 03 of 24 Minestrone with Cabbage and Anelli Marcus Nilsson This tomato-based soup is packed with hearty ingredients such as butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and green cabbage. Make this vegetarian recipe in the fall or winter when the produce is at its peak. View Recipe 04 of 24 Shredded Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette Marcus Nilsson For this inspired slaw, you'll dress two types of cabbage—Savoy and red cabbage—plus shredded carrots with an Asian-inspired vinaigrette made from rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and sugar. View Recipe 05 of 24 Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage Bryan Gardner An entire head of green cabbage shines in this one-pot dinner recipe. It cooks down with chopped yellow onion, brown sugar, and Creole seasoning in a braiser pan; smoked sausage links are added at the end. View Recipe 06 of 24 Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Bryan Gardner Whether you like to enjoy it on St. Patrick's Day or any night of the year, make use of the popular multi-cooker to prepare this Irish-inspired dinner in a flash. What makes this dish so special is the use of herbs and spices including mustard seeds, black peppercorns, juniper berries, allspice berries, and bay leaves. View Recipe 07 of 24 Roasted Sausages with Cabbage and Squash Justin Walker This comforting sheet pan supper comes together in under one hour. Sweet Italian sausage roasts with kabocha squash and green cabbage for the perfect fall meal. View Recipe 08 of 24 Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw Ren Fuller Enjoy this bright, crunchy twist on traditional coleslaw. The recipe features shredded carrots, red cabbage, and thinly sliced scallions, which are tossed in a sharp and sweet dressing made from apple cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard, and honey. View Recipe 09 of 24 Lamb-and-Rice-Stuffed Cabbage Louise Hagger Savoy cabbage leaves are filled with a flavorful, textural mixture of ground lamb, cooked brown rice, pine nuts, and dried currants in this classic take on stuffed cabbage. View Recipe 10 of 24 Pork-and-Cabbage Soup Christopher Testani On a cold winter's night, there's nothing like a hearty bowl of soup. And this recipe is no exception. It's inspired by the Polish cabbage soup known as kapusniak—sauerkraut and Savoy cabbage are both used here. View Recipe 11 of 24 Dilled Cabbage-and-Cucumber Slaw Ryan Liebe Try this version of coleslaw—we switched it up by using a combination of sour cream and mayonnaise, plus diced cucumber and sliced Savoy cabbage. Fresh lemon juice and fresh dill contrast the creamy, hearty slaw with their brightness. View Recipe 12 of 24 Roasted Salmon with Kale and Cabbage Andrew Purcell Tuscan kale and Savoy cabbage team up to create a lean, green base for salmon to roast on. The entire dinner cooks on one sheet pan for a simple weeknight meal. View Recipe 13 of 24 Gemelli with Red Cabbage, Beet, and Prosciutto Johnny Miller Take a look at this stunning, purple-tinted pasta recipe. The vibrant color is all thanks to red cabbage, beets, and red wine, which add heft to this savory, hearty pasta dish. View Recipe 14 of 24 Braised Pork with Cabbage and Apples Jonathan Lovekin We're declaring this the ultimate fall recipe: Pork tenderloin is served with a flavorful combination of red cabbage, fennel wedges, and red apples, which are cooked in a combination of apple cider vinegar, apple cider, and chicken broth. View Recipe 15 of 24 Beef and Cabbage Tacos Yuki Sugiura Did someone say taco night? Toasted tortillas bring ground beef together with savory add-ons, including vibrant red cabbage. View Recipe 16 of 24 Roasted Salmon, Red Cabbage, and New Potatoes Jonathan Lovekin Upgrade simple fillets of salmon with a sauce that packs a punch—a combination of grainy mustard and prepared horseradish are mixed together and smeared over the fish. Bake it over a red of potato wedges and sliced red cabbage. View Recipe 17 of 24 Potato-Cabbage Slaw Marcus Nilsson Instead of serving both potato salad and coleslaw at your next picnic or barbecue, why not make a two-in-one salad? A combination of boiled potatoes and thinly sliced Savoy cabbage are mixed with sour cream, safflower oil, fresh dill, and white wine vinegar. View Recipe 18 of 24 Quinoa Salad with Kale and Napa Cabbage Bryan Gardner Looking for a winter salad recipe? You've come to the right place. This delicious salad pairs leafy kale and hearty Napa cabbage with cooked quinoa and a bright, citrus dressing made from orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and grated ginger. View Recipe 19 of 24 Roasted Kielbasa with Apples and Cabbage Romulo Yanes This German-inspired recipe is a genius take on a sheet-pan supper. Red cabbage wedges roast alongside red onions, Gala apples, and smoked kielbasa for a weeknight meal that comes together in one hour. View Recipe 20 of 24 Roasted Cabbage John Kernick You don't always need to dress to impress. This simple preparation of green cabbage is made by cutting each head into one-inch thick rounds, brushing with olive oil and seasoning with salt, pepper, and fennel seeds. View Recipe 21 of 24 Kale Slaw with Red Cabbage and Carrots Bryan Gardner This recipe includes an apple-cider vinaigrette, which may help lower cholesterol and blood-glucose levels, and earthy hemp seeds that are packed with protein and healthy fats. View Recipe 22 of 24 Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage This version of the famous corned-beef-and-cabbage combo is made in a slow-cooker, which produces fork-tender meat and makes for easy clean-up. View Recipe 23 of 24 Roasted Mixed Cabbages Marcus Nilsson Firm vegetables, including cruciferous cabbage, are roasted together to become a vibrant side. Mix your green and red cabbage with Brussels sprouts, turnips, cabbages, and shallots. View Recipe 24 of 24 Asian-Inspired Cabbage Slaw A small head of shredded Savoy or green cabbage becomes the base for this savory slaw. Toppings include lime juice, cilantro leaves, scallions, carrots, and freshly minced jalapeño peppers. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit