25 Cabbage Recipes That Make Easy Dinners

There's so much to love about this crunchy, colorful, reliable vegetable.

roasted cabbage wedges — 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.

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Whole Stuffed Cabbage

whole stuffed cabbage served on a white plate — 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.

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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.

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Minestrone With Cabbage and Anelli

minestrone with cabbage and anelli served in a white dish — 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.

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Shredded Cabbage Slaw With Ginger Vinaigrette

shredded cabbage with ginger vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds — 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.

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Southern Fried Cabbage With Smoked Sausage

fried cabbage with sausage on orange table — 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.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

instant pot corned beef with cabbage potatoes and carrots — 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.

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Roasted Sausages With Cabbage and Squash

sausages cabbage vegetables on baking sheet — 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.

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Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw

carrot cabbage slaw — 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.

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Lamb-and-Rice-Stuffed Cabbage

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.

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Pork-and-Cabbage Soup

pork 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.

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Sautéed Red Cabbage

sauteed red cabbage in bowl with spoon — 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 bed of potato wedges and sliced red cabbage.

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Cashew-Chickpea Salad With Cabbage Slaw

cashew-chickpea salad with cabbage slaw — 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.

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Raw Swiss Chard, Cabbage, and Brussels Sprout Salad

Swiss Chard, Cabbage, and Brussels Sprout Salad — 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.

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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.

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Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Roasted Cabbage Wedges — 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.

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Kale Slaw With Red Cabbage and Carrots

Bryan Gardner

This recipe includes an apple-cider vinaigrette and earthy hemp seeds that are packed with protein and healthy fats.

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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage — 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.

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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.

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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.

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Cabbage-Vegetable Soup

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.

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Simple Coleslaw

Simple Coleslaw — 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.

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