25 Cabbage Recipes That Make Easy Dinners There's so much to love about this crunchy, colorful, reliable vegetable. Close Credit: John Kernick Cabbage is a reliable vegetable and a versatile one, too. Whether you're looking for meals with cabbage or quick sides that use this favorite cruciferous vegetable, we have recipes for you. Cabbage is crunchy and delicious raw in a slaw; it's also excellent braised as a side dish or sautéed. Roasted is another favorite, whether that’s in wedges or thin ribbons. Our love for cabbage starts with regular green cabbage but also includes its crinkly cousin the Savoy, vibrant red cabbage, and Napa, too. Cabbage pairs well with all kinds of protein, from salmon to pork to chicken. It partners nicely with pasta—and it makes a most excellent soup. So, peruse our collection of cabbage recipes and find some new preparations to add to your regular dinner rotation. The Right Way to Wash Cabbage to Remove Dirt, Pesticides, and Hidden Bugs 01 of 25 Whole Stuffed Cabbage Credit: 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 25 Pork Chops With Bacon and Cabbage In this delicious one-pan recipe, pork chops are seared, then cooked alongside thick cabbage wedges in a thick, creamy bacon sauce. You'll make it again and again. View Recipe 03 of 25 Minestrone With Cabbage and Anelli Credit: 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 25 Shredded Cabbage Slaw With Ginger Vinaigrette Credit: 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 25 Southern Fried Cabbage With Smoked Sausage Credit: 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 25 Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Credit: 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 25 Roasted Sausages With Cabbage and Squash Credit: 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 meal. View Recipe 08 of 25 Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw Credit: 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 25 Lamb-and-Rice-Stuffed Cabbage Credit: 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 25 Pork-and-Cabbage Soup Credit: 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 25 Sautéed Red Cabbage Credit: Julia Hartbeck When you need a cabbage side dish, and you need it fast, turn to this vibrant dish of sautéed red cabbage. It has four ingredients and takes just 20 minutes, so it's a great back-pocket recipe for weeknight meals. View Recipe 12 of 25 Roasted Salmon With Kale and Cabbage Credit: 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 25 Knockwurst With Braised Cabbage and Apples Another one-pot meal, this recipe begins by caramelizing onions, adding cabbage, apples, and cider, and braising for an hour until very soft. Knockwurst sausages are tucked in for a final 20 minutes, to heat through before serving with mustard. View Recipe 14 of 25 Beef and Cabbage Tacos Credit: Yuki Sugiura Did someone say taco night? Toasted tortillas bring ground beef together with savory add-ons, including vibrant red cabbage. View Recipe 15 of 25 Roasted Salmon, Red Cabbage, and New Potatoes Credit: 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 bed of potato wedges and sliced red cabbage. View Recipe 16 of 25 Cashew-Chickpea Salad With Cabbage Slaw Credit: Ryan Liebe This salad features an Asian-flavored cabbage slaw base, with radishes, cilantro, and Mandarin orange sections. It is topped with a cashew-chickpea crunch that's flavored with miso, tamari, and sesame seeds. View Recipe 17 of 25 Raw Swiss Chard, Cabbage, and Brussels Sprout Salad Credit: Marcus Nilsson Looking for a winter salad recipe? Try this unusual mix of Swiss chard, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, rubbed with sugar and salt, and left to marinate for an hour before dressing. Pecorino cheese and walnuts jazz it up nicely. View Recipe 18 of 25 Roasted Kielbasa With Apples and Cabbage Credit: 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 19 of 25 Roasted Cabbage Wedges Credit: 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 20 of 25 Kale Slaw With Red Cabbage and Carrots Credit: Bryan Gardner This recipe includes an apple-cider vinaigrette and earthy hemp seeds that are packed with protein and healthy fats. View Recipe 21 of 25 Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Credit: Brie Goldman 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 22 of 25 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 23 of 25 Braised Red Cabbage With Apple and Onion Cabbage and apples are a classic pairing. This sweet-tart side dish is a great example of how they complement each other so well. A touch of apple cider vinegar helps the cabbage keep its bright color so it looks as good as it tastes. It comes together in 25 minutes. View Recipe 24 of 25 Cabbage-Vegetable Soup Just 15 minutes of prep time pays off with a hearty vegetable-packed soup that's comforting for lunch or dinner. In addition to a half head of green cabbage, you'll need leeks, carrots, and potatoes. The vegetables simmer in chicken broth, and the soup is ready in 45 minutes. View Recipe How to Store Cabbage So It Stays Crisp for Weeks, According to Culinary Pros 25 of 25 Simple Coleslaw Credit: Jason Donnelly Creamy coleslaw is a summer staple, and this simple version takes only 15 minutes with 5 ingredients. Add it to your table alongside grilled meats all summer long. View Recipe Explore more: Recipes Ingredients Vegetables Cabbage Recipes