40 Palate-Pleasing Cabbage Recipes (2024)

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Charred Cabbage Salad with Pecan Dukkah and Chile-Lime Butter Lillian’s Whole Stuffed Cabbage Buttery Irish Cabbage Potato and Smoked Fish Cabbage Rolls Classic Coleslaw Napa Cabbage Pockets with Tofu Caramelized Cabbage with Caraway-Chile Crisp Coconut-Lime Chicken and Cabbage Salad Bruised Cabbage and Herb Salad with Spicy Fish Sauce Dressing Niños Envueltos Dominicanos (Dominican Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) Cabbage and Speck Panade Pan-Seared Skirt Steaks with Carrot Puree and Braised Cabbage Caramelized Cabbage and Noodles with Lemon and Herbs Corned Beef and Cabbage Buttery Cabbage-and-Sausage Pasta Vigorón (Nicaraguan Cabbage and Yuca with Chicharrones) Quick Red Cabbage Slaw Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Peanuts and Fish Sauce Fresh Cabbage Kimchi Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Bacon and Blue Cheese Cabbage-and-Kale Slaw with Toasted Yeast Dressing Meat-Stuffed Cabbage Cakes Red Cabbage Stir-Fry with Coconut Avocado and Cabbage Slaw Apple Cider-Braised Cabbage Red Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Pepitas Napa Cabbage Salad Shaved Cabbage Salad with Paprika Vinaigrette Barley Crêpes with Cabbage and Sauce Pierre Linguine with Red Cabbage Roasted Cabbage with Warm Walnut-Rosemary Dressing Cabbage and Kale Soup with Farro Homemade Sauerkraut with Caraway and Apples Beet and Red Cabbage Borscht Glazed Pickled Red Cabbage Crispy Pork, Shrimp, and Cabbage Imperial Rolls Cabbage and Mushroom Toasts Savoy Cabbage and Sunchoke Pizzas Cabbage Velouté with Poached Pears and Croutons Miso-Ginger Chicken and Cabbage References

Humans have been eating cabbage since ancient times. There are so many ways to prepare and enjoy cabbage, and we've rounded up our best recipes to celebrate this crunchy cruciferous vegetable's diversity. The classic American cabbage dish is coleslaw, awesome as a summer side or tangy sandwich topping. We also love it stuffed in these tofu-filled cabbage pockets, caramelized with onions and folded into noodles, or braised in fruity apple cider. Explore a vibrant variety of things to make with a head of cabbage here.

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Charred Cabbage Salad with Pecan Dukkah and Chile-Lime Butter

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At Otra in San Francisco, chef Nick Cobarruvias seasons charred cabbage with chile-lime butter, which is mildly spicy from árbol chiles and bright from lime zest. The pecan dukkah adds earthiness from the cumin and pops of citrus from the coriander, plus a lovely nutty flavor and texture from the toasted pecans and sesame seeds.

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Lillian’s Whole Stuffed Cabbage

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Sarah Grueneberg makes this impressive vegetarian main by wrapping leaves of cabbage around a delicious filling for a final presentation that looks like a whole cabbage.

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Buttery Irish Cabbage

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This sweet, slightly al dente, and infinitely buttery cabbage will convert cabbage haters and reform cabbage skeptics.

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Potato and Smoked Fish Cabbage Rolls

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Simon Bajada adds adds a creamy richness to the lean whitefish and potato filling with unsalted butter, making it easier to spread into the cabbage leaves, and keeping the rolls moist through browning and simmering.

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Classic Coleslaw

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Your cookout needs this cool and creamy classic coleslaw. Barbecue expert Matt Horn keeps his recipe simple, using a mix of shredded red and green cabbage as the base. The mayonnaise dressing gets its tang from apple cider vinegar and mustard. That tartness is tempered with a hint of sweetness from honey, while dill gives the coleslaw herbal notes.

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Napa Cabbage Pockets with Tofu

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Stuffed with a medley of shiitake mushrooms, Chinese chives, and dried mung beans, these cabbage pockets are symbols of good fortune.

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Caramelized Cabbage with Caraway-Chile Crisp

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Packed with a variety of textures, this stunning vegetarian dish pairs juicy seared cabbage steaks with creamy, sweetened labneh and smoky chile crisp. The cabbage is marinated in a bright Champagne vinegar brine before being steamed until tender and then seared and roasted to pick up a golden brown, caramelized crust.

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Coconut-Lime Chicken and Cabbage Salad

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This vibrant salad is filled with layers of texture and flavor from a mix of crunchy green cabbage, fresh herbs, and juicy grilled chicken that’s been marinated in a coconut milk and lime juice marinade.

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Bruised Cabbage and Herb Salad with Spicy Fish Sauce Dressing

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Yes, you can (and should) make salad in a mortar. When hardy vegetables like cabbage are lightly crushed in a tall Thai-style clay mortar with a long wooden pestle, they're tenderized just enough to yield a pleasing soft crunch. Bruised Thai basil, cilantro, and mint permeate this dish, with a dressing of fish sauce and lime, pounded chiles, garlic, and ginger.

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Niños Envueltos Dominicanos (Dominican Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

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Rich with the flavors of sofrito and three types of ground meat, these savory cabbage rolls, from food writer Stephanie Gravalese's Dominican grandmother, are irresistible. The name of the dish translates to "swaddled children" referencing the shape of the cabbage rolls and their deeply comforting nature.

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Cabbage and Speck Panade

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Tender cabbage is tossed with crispy speck in this luscious, smoky French country stuffing from 2018 F&W Best New Chefs Jess Shadbolt and Clare de Boer of King in New York City.

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Pan-Seared Skirt Steaks with Carrot Puree and Braised Cabbage

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Velvety carrot puree, tender pan-seared steaks, and braised cabbage come together in a beautifully composed dish topped with a fresh, punchy cilantro gremolata from 2019 F&W Best New Chef Paxx Caraballo Moll.

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Caramelized Cabbage and Noodles with Lemon and Herbs

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This more-than-the-sum-of-its-parts dish sautés a pile of shredded cabbage and an equal amount of sliced onions until silky, deeply browned, and caramelized. The whole delightful mess is then folded into softened dumplings or egg noodles, still warm from the pot.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

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This easy recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage yields a hearty meal that's perfect for dinner, even when it's not St. Patrick's Day.

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Buttery Cabbage-and-Sausage Pasta

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If comfort could be a recipe, it would be this gemelli or rigatoni pasta with melted, tender, and sweet, buttery cabbage with mild Italian sausage from F&W recipe developer Anna Theoktisto.

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Vigorón (Nicaraguan Cabbage and Yuca with Chicharrones)

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Contrast is king in this refreshing Nicaraguan snack starring mildly sweet, tender yuca; a bracing, crunchy cabbage slaw; and salty chicharrones.

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Quick Red Cabbage Slaw

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Ten minutes of simple prep work and an hour of hands-off marinating time deliver this almost effortless, flavorfulslaw. Try it on barbecue sandwiches,tacos, and burgers or serve it as a side dish at your next barbecue or potluck.

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Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Peanuts and Fish Sauce

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Nick Bognar’s salad of fresh shredded cabbage is a riot of flavors and textures. A tangy, spicy dressing soaks into each bite, which is punctuated with pops of sweet crunch from quick-candied peanuts.

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Fresh Cabbage Kimchi

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Garlicky, spicy, and delicious, this quick kimchi combines crunchy bok choy and tender napa cabbage for an interesting mix of textures.

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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Bacon and Blue Cheese

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Instead of pairing bacon and blue cheese with bland iceberg, we team it with golden wedges of roasted Savoy cabbage for a meaty, eminently satisfying side dish.

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Cabbage-and-Kale Slaw with Toasted Yeast Dressing

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Noma alum Josh Lewis makes a terrific dressing with toasted nutritional yeast and two types of oil for this 25-minute slaw.

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Meat-Stuffed Cabbage Cakes

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"My trick for making individual cabbage cakes: Use a coffee cup to mold the stuffing in the cabbage leaves. Different meats are good: I add bacon to the veal and sausage," says chef Hubert Keller.

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Red Cabbage Stir-Fry with Coconut

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Chef 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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Avocado and Cabbage Slaw

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When chef Suvir Saran's mother tried this spicy, crunchy cabbage slaw, she said, "Baba, this is the best chaat I've ever eaten!" While Saran didn't intend to make over the traditional Indian snack — a dish with chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, and chutney — the crunch, spice, and tang immediately elicit an iconic chaat. "There is nothing Indian about it, and yet, it's entirely Indian," says Saran.

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Apple Cider-Braised Cabbage

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Star chef Tom Colicchio uses both apple cider and apple cider vinegar to braise cabbage wedges so they're fruity and tangy. This recipe is super versatile: You can make it with red cabbage instead of green and serve it with a huge array of proteins, from seared scallops or fish to roast pork or chicken.

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Red Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Pepitas

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Chef Sera Pelle loves making this rainbow-colored salad with umeboshi vinegar, the salty vinegar leftover from pickling Japanese plums. The fresh lemon juice used here is easier to find and equally delicious.

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Napa Cabbage Salad

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This simple salad has a satisfying crunch thanks to both the cabbage and toasted almonds. Cilantro and sliced scallions provide pleasing pops of flavor.

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Shaved Cabbage Salad with Paprika Vinaigrette

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Chef Tim Wiechmann serves this kraüter salat: a colorful mix of shaved cabbage and radishes tossed with herbs, apple, and a lightly smoky paprika dressing.

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Barley Crêpes with Cabbage and Sauce Pierre

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For this dish, 2018 F&W Best New Chef Brady Williams envelops grilled fermented cabbage in savory crêpes made from whole wheat and malted barley flours. They're accompanied by a rich sauce made with lots of butter and dry vermouth.

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Linguine with Red Cabbage

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A little bit of cheese can add a lot of flavor. We top this linguine with a scattering of crumbled feta, which melts on the warm pasta to give the dish a creamy tang.

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Roasted Cabbage with Warm Walnut-Rosemary Dressing

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Roast hearty cabbage wedges until golden brown and top with a fragrant, buttery dressing with rosemary and walnuts.

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Cabbage and Kale Soup with Farro

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"I love a really flavorful pot of greens," says 2004 F&W Best New Chef Melissa Perello. For this kale and cabbage soup, she uses just a little bit of pancetta and a Parmesan cheese rind to give the broth a rich flavor. "It's definitely the kind of dish that tastes even better the next day," she says.

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Homemade Sauerkraut with Caraway and Apples

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According to Cultured Pickle Shop owner Alex Hozven, the apple used here is a traditional component in many Eastern European sauerkraut recipes.

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Beet and Red Cabbage Borscht

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Cookbook authors Alison Attenborough and Jamie Kimm always make borscht around the holidays. One year, they had roasted fennel left over after a day of food styling and decided to add it to the soup pot; they've been making borscht with fennel ever since. They like their soup really sweet and sour, but you can adjust the vinegar and honey to your taste.

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Glazed Pickled Red Cabbage

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This recipe is cookbook author Nadine Levy Redzepi's riff on traditional Danish red cabbage, a very popular dish eaten throughout the year, especially at Christmas. It's a lovely balance of sweet and tangy, with some richness from the addition of duck fat.

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Crispy Pork, Shrimp, and Cabbage Imperial Rolls

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To make the perfect roll, Rice Paper Scissors founders Valerie Luu and Katie Kwan cook the filling ahead of time and wet the rice paper with their palms. The results: "Crispy, chewy, and snowy white rolls!"

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Cabbage and Mushroom Toasts

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You'll need a knife and fork for these hearty, luscious toasts from chef Steven Satterfield. The cabbage topping would also be delicious as a side dish for roast pork.

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Savoy Cabbage and Sunchoke Pizzas

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This incredible pizza is topped with buttery braised cabbage, pureed sunchokes, crisp pan-fried sunchokes, and gooey Emmental cheese.

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Cabbage Velouté with Poached Pears and Croutons

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Chef Christopher Kostow is a big fan of cabbage; when he makes this soup, he uses cabbage juice to amplify the flavor.

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Miso-Ginger Chicken and Cabbage

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Stir-fry four bowls of chicken and cabbage with shiitake, ginger, daikon, and scallions in less than a half hour. Pair with a minerally white Burgundy.

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