15+ Easy Cabbage Recipes You Have Try!

Looking for simple cabbage recipes that are perfect year round? These are my all time favorite ways to use cabbage, including salads, side dishes, meatless dinners, soups, and more!

Cabbage Carrot Salad

This vibrant cabbage and carrot slaw is packed with thinly sliced red cabbage, crisp carrots, fresh parsley, mint, and green onions. Everything is tossed in a bright lime dressing that adds the perfect burst of flavor. It’s a refreshing vegan and dairy free side dish that works well for potlucks, family dinners, or anytime you want something colorful and nutritious.

Slow Cooker Cabbage

My slow cooker cabbage recipe shows you how to turn cabbage into a tender, flavorful side using your crockpot. The cabbage simmers in broth, apple cider vinegar, and butter until it becomes soft and full of rich flavor.

Fried Cabbage and Potatoes

This fried cabbage and potatoes dish is a quick and satisfying vegetarian side that comes together in no time. Tender sautéed potatoes cook alongside chopped cabbage, onions, and simple seasonings for a flavorful skillet meal. Enjoy it next to your favorite main course or add eggs or another protein to turn it into a hearty, complete dinner.

Quick Pickled Red Cabbage

Quick pickled red cabbage is a simple way to use up extra cabbage and makes for a tasty homemade topping. The cabbage soaks in a tangy vinegar brine made with a few pantry ingredients, giving it bright flavor. It’s perfect for adding to tacos, sandwiches, grain bowls, and other easy meals, and you can find even more serving ideas inside the post.

Coconut Cabbage Chicken Soup

Every bowl of this cabbage chicken soup always gets gobbled up! Thin strands of cabbage act like soft noodles, and the broth gets its depth from green curry paste, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and coconut milk. This dairy free and gluten free soup is so rich and delicious that it’s tough to leave any behind.

Red Cabbage Slaw with Beets

This vibrant red cabbage slaw with beets is a light and wholesome take on classic coleslaw. It skips the mayo and gets natural sweetness from crisp apples and dried cranberries. The result is a tangy, colorful, completely vegan side dish that tastes just as good as it looks.

Easy Cabbage Fritters (Pan Fried)

Cabbage fritters come together quickly and make a tasty way to use fresh or leftover cabbage. The vegetable mixture cooks into crisp, golden patties that work well as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. They are simple to prepare and tend to disappear fast. Everyone loves them!

Stewed Cabbage, Apples, and White Beans

Stewed cabbage is a flavorful vegetarian dish that comes together in under 30 minutes using just one skillet. The cabbage simmers with apple cider vinegar and salt, creating a tender base that pairs perfectly with soft apples and creamy white beans. It’s a cozy, seasonal recipe that’s both simple and satisfying.

Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Skillet with Quinoa

This unstuffed cabbage roll skillet takes the traditional flavors of cabbage rolls and turns them into a simple one-pan meal. Ground beef cooks with cabbage, onions, and a blend of seasonings, then marinara sauce brings it all together with a rich, cozy flavor. Quinoa is used in place of rice to help the dish cook faster while still keeping it filling and comforting.

Cabbage Cashew Salad with Sesame Dressing

Cabbage and cashew salad has an incredible crunch and plenty of flavor. Shredded cabbage is tossed with roasted cashews, carrots, edamame, bell pepper, and green onions, then coated in a creamy sesame tahini dressing that ties everything together. It’s a colorful, veggie-packed vegetarian dish that works beautifully as a hearty side or a satisfying main.

Roasted Cabbage Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

This roasted cabbage salad offers a fun and flavorful twist on a classic vegetable. The caramelized cabbage pairs beautifully with a sweet miso vinaigrette and a handful of crunchy candied peanuts. This interesting vegan dish is great for busy weeknights.

Seared Cabbage Wedges with Orange Ginger Tahini

Seared cabbage wedges make for a simple and flavorful vegetable side. The cabbage cooks until lightly browned, then gets topped with a bright orange ginger tahini dressing that adds a pop of freshness. It’s a vegan recipe that works well for everyday dinners and also fits right in on a holiday table.

Black and Blue Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks

These oven roasted cabbage steaks are one of our favorite ways to enjoy cabbage. Thick slices of cabbage are coated in bold blackened seasoning, roasted until golden, and finished with a touch of blue cheese for extra richness.

Greek Yogurt Coleslaw with Radishes

Greek yogurt coleslaw with radishes is a light and refreshing twist on classic slaw. It has a creamy texture, plenty of crunch, and a nutritious base without relying on a rich dressing. Add it to your spread for cookouts and BBQs, or use it as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, and wraps.

Lemon Butter Salmon Bites with Vinegar Slaw

This simple dinner brings together bright lemon butter salmon bites and a quick vinegar coleslaw you can mix together while the salmon cooks. The meal is packed with flavor and great for spring and summer.

Slow Cooker Borscht (Vegetarian)

Slow cooker vegetarian borscht is rich, colorful, and comforting. Beets simmer with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, tomato paste, and a splash of vinegar to create a flavorful, cozy stew. A portion of the soup is blended with olive oil at the end to add a silky texture. Serve it warm with sour cream and crusty bread.

From healthy cabbage recipes and quick weeknight sides to hearty skillet dinners and soups, this collection gives you plenty of easy ways to use green or red cabbage all year long.