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Cabbage is the unsung kitchen hero. Some people wait until St. Patrick’s Day rolls around to make it, but cabbage is delicious any time of the year! And it’s one of the most versatile vegetables in your arsenal.
Let’s start with a quick refresher: When it comes to buying a head of cabbage, you’ve got some choices. When you’re browsing through recipes or head to the produce aisle, there four cabbage varieties you’re most likely to come across: green, red, Napa, and Savoy.
While all cabbage can be shredded and eaten raw in salads and slaws, mild and tender Napa cabbage is a common addition in stir-fries and soup, and Savoy cabbage, which is less crispy than the other varieties, does its best work when cooked (we particularly love it as a wrapper for cabbage rolls).
From one-skillet dinners to roasted side dishes, we predict you’ll become quite friendly with cabbage in the months ahead. Here are 31 cabbage recipes to make and eat right now.
Cabbage Main Dishes
From one-skillet dinners to pasta, there are so many dinner recipes that make cabbage the star of the table.
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30-Minute Kielbasa and Cabbage SkilletIf you’re new to cooking with cabbage (or cooking for a cabbage skeptic), I encourage you to give this skillet dinner twist on the classic German dish a try. Finish this 30-minute meal with a splash of sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar and a bit of whole-grain mustard, and it tastes just incredibly good.
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Weeknight Cabbage RollsCabbage rolls are typically reserved for weekends or special occasions, since they can take a while to assemble. But we didn't like waiting, so we made this one-skillet version, which is every bit as satisfying, but a lot faster.
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From roasting to sautéeing, there’s no shortage of ways to transform cabbage into an easy side dish to sidekick with whatever you’re cooking for dinner.
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Roasted Cabbage with BaconIf you haven't tried roasting cabbage in wedges, you don't know what you're missing. Similar to roasting Brussels sprouts (but, you know, bigger), these wedges have just enough char to transform a head of cabbage that's been languishing in your crisper. The bacon — that's a no-brainer.
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Classic coleslaw is a beloved for a reason, but it barely scratches the surface on all the ways you can turn a head of cabbage into a crave-worthy, crunchy salad or slaw.
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Coronation Coleslaw A cold chicken and cabbage slaw tossed in a curried cream sauce and studded with dried raisins, and then topped with salty crunchy cashews. It's the perfect coleslaw for your next bbq cookout.
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Chopped BBQ Chicken SaladWith chunks of BBQ chicken, crisp corn, crunchy cabbage, and a tangy ranch dressing, this chopped salad is in a league all its own. This summer go beyond the classics and wow the crowd at every potluck with this impressive party-worthy salad.
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