10 Best Cabbage Recipes That Are Anything But Boring

Cabbage is one of the most underrated vegetables in the kitchen. It is affordable, available year-round, and incredibly versatile. These 10 recipes will change the way you think about this humble vegetable and prove that cabbage deserves a regular spot in your meal rotation.

1. Classic Coleslaw

Shred green cabbage and carrots, then toss in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and celery seed. Chill for 30 minutes so the flavors meld. The perfect side for barbecues and fried chicken.

2. Cabbage Roll Soup

All the comforting flavors of cabbage rolls without the rolling. Combine ground beef, chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, and rice in broth. Simmer 40 minutes. Even better the next day.

3. Stir-Fried Cabbage with Garlic

Slice cabbage into thin strips and stir-fry in a hot wok with minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The high heat gives slightly charred edges while the center stays crisp. Ready in under 10 minutes.

4. Braised Red Cabbage

Thinly slice red cabbage and braise it with sliced apples, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices like cloves and cinnamon. After 45 minutes of simmering, the cabbage turns silky and deeply flavorful.

5. Egg Roll in a Bowl

Brown ground pork in a skillet, then add shredded cabbage, carrots, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook until wilted but still has bite. Top with green onions and sriracha for a quick low-carb dinner.

6. Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

Slice smoked sausage into rounds and brown them, then add onions and green cabbage wedges. Cook until caramelized. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Done in 25 minutes with almost no cleanup.

7. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Blanch whole cabbage leaves until pliable, fill with ground beef, rice, onions, and herbs. Roll tightly, nestle in a baking dish, cover with tangy tomato sauce, and bake for about an hour until tender and bubbling.

8. Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Cook chopped bacon until crispy, add onions until soft, then toss in chopped cabbage. Cook over medium-high heat until tender with bacon flavor. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything up. Southern comfort at its finest.

9. Korean Kimchi

Salt napa cabbage quarters and let them wilt for a few hours. Rinse well, then coat every leaf with a spicy paste of gochugaru, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and sugar. Pack tightly into a jar and ferment for one to five days.

10. Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Cut cabbage into one-inch rounds, brush with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once, until deeply golden and crispy. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.