If you’re looking for new ways to cook cabbage, you’re in luck! From appetizers, soups and salads to main courses from around the world, we’ve gathered 50 of the best vegetarian and vegan cabbage recipes! No matter what you’re looking for, there’s something here that will appeal to you. So grab your cutting board and get cooking!
Cabbage Slaws and Salads
From coleslaw to kimchi, cabbage is the star of the show when it comes to slaws and salads! Cabbage is a powerhouse of nutrients, and it’s low in calories. With its crisp texture and sweet-and-sour flavor, it’s no wonder that it’s such a popular ingredient in salads and slaws. You can add any number of flavors to your cabbage salad or slaw, making it perfect for any occasion. Here are some of my favorite recipes to get you started.
Asian Summer Slaw
There is nothing better in the summer than a simple coleslaw with some homemade dressing. This delicious Asian summer slaw recipe with a creamy, nutty, homemade peanut dressing!
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No Mayo Coleslaw
No Mayo Coleslaw is the perfect side for your Summer or Labor Day grill out! It is also fabulous on tacos, sandwiches, and wraps!
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Rainbow Citrus Slaw
Rainbow Citrus Slaw is an easy to make side dish. Packed with color, texture and flavor, this light and healthy coleslaw is one you will love.
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Jalapeño Coleslaw
This Jalapeño Coleslaw is for you, spicy food lovers! With southwestern flavors, it is perfect for serving with tacos or fajitas — but no matter what you dish up with this recipe, it is sure to be a hit!
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Hawaiian Coleslaw
Hawaiian Coleslaw with pineapple, cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds and a ginger-soy lime vinaigrette brings a tropical taste to traditional slaw.
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Apple Cabbage Slaw
This delicious Cabbage Slaw features crisp apples, white beans, and a flavorful apple cider vinaigrette. It's a healthy side dish or light lunch!
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Lemony Savoy Cabbage Salad
Savoy Cabbage Salad is a no mayo coleslaw featuring a lemon Dijon dressing. It's easy to make in 15 minutes and pairs well with everything from sandwiches to grilled dishes.
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Vegetable Stir Fry Slaw
This delicious Vegetable Stir Fry Slaw is a beautiful mixture of cabbage, colorful vegetables, and delicious flavors.
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Vegan Coleslaw with Creamy Cashew Mayo
Creamy, colorful, and crunchy, this Vegan coleslaw is an easy vegan summer salad for your next BBQ, potluck, or taco night. Your taste buds will thank you while you crunch down on refreshingly delicious cabbage mixed with a luscious vegan mayo dressing.
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Crunchy Noodle Salad with Crispy Tofu and Cabbage
The Crunchy Noodle Salad with Crispy Tofu and Cabbage really has all of the components you need to create a balanced meal. Crispy tofu is full of protein and the noodles add a nice crunch.
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Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
This 15-minute cold Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad features a Thai-style creamy peanut sauce, crunchy red cabbage, and quick-pickled cucumbers.
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Indian Cabbage Salad
This Indian Cabbage Salad has an earthy tempering of mustard seeds and turmeric over finely chopped cabbage and a mix of crisp veggies finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Green Goddess Detox Salad
This Green Goddess Detox salad is made with a dairy-free green goddess dressing that is creamy, healthy, and delicious!
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Cabbage Soups, Stews, and Curries
Cabbage is the perfect winter vegetable, in my opinion! It’s hearty, flavorful, and so versatile. You can make soups, stews, and curries out of it—all of which are guaranteed to warm you up on a cold day. So whether you’re in the mood for something creamy or spicy, there’s something here for everyone. Enjoy!
Ethiopian Cabbage
Ethiopian Cabbage Stew (Atakilt Wat or Atkilt Wot) is a hearty meal full of the flavorful spices of Ethiopia and packed with loads of delicious vegetables!
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Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew
A hearty and healthy plant-based stew loaded with good-for-you ingredients!
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Authentic Vegan Borscht
Ukrainian Borscht is an iconic red beet soup made with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, garlic and dill. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and rye bread.
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Instant Pot Lentil Cabbage Soup
This Lentil Cabbage Soup is lightly smoky and spicy, full of nutrition, and very satisfying.
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Vegan Cabbage Soup
This Vegan Cabbage Soup is the perfect hearty meal for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays. It's easy to make, budget-friendly, and so darn tasty!
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Homemade Vegetable Soup
Homemade Vegetable Soup is a million times better than anything you’ll get from a can. This vegetable soup is filled with delicious fresh vegetables simmered in a light and deeply flavorful tomato-based broth.
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Cabbage, Carrot, and Corn Soup
Cabbage Carrot Corn soup is a vegan, low-calorie, and low-carb meal packed with dietary fiber that keeps you full and nourished.
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Grated Carrot & Red Lentil Soup with Cabbage
A simple recipe for a hearty and healthy pot of grated carrot & red lentil soup with cabbage. Filling and delicious.
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Vegan Cabbage Soup
A complete one pot meal for busy weeknights, this hearty, satisfying and comforting Vegan Cabbage Soup is budget friendly and made with simple ingredients!
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Cabbage & Chickpea Coconut Curry
Coconut Cabbage Curry is full of flavor and easy to make. It features fresh cabbage, chickpeas, and coconut milk.
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Indian Cabbage Curry
This Indian Cabbage Curry is a combination of creamy coconut milk, tender green cabbage, and fresh herbs creating a dish that is both rich and flavorful.
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Air Fryer Vegetable Manchurian
Veg manchurian is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese recipes. It is vegan and can be easily made gluten-free as well. This cabbage manchurian is made by cooking vegetable balls in the air fryer and served in a savory and spicy gravy.
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Braised and Sautéed Cabbage
I find that cabbage is one of those vegetables that is often overlooked! It’s not as flashy as broccoli or as popular as spinach, but it’s a delicious and nutritious vegetable that deserves a spot on your plate. Here, I’ve rounded up recipes to braise or sauté cabbage. So whether you’re looking for a new way to cook cabbage or just need some inspiration, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
Spicy Braised Red Cabbage
Spicy Braised Red Cabbage is simple and easy enough to cook for a weeknight dinner side, but can also be served during the holiday season!
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Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
This German inspired Braised Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Apples is the the perfect side dish for a plant-based roast or vegan pot pie!
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Buttered Cabbage
Buttery cabbage, sweet leeks, and a slight tang from the mustard seeds, transforms a boring old cabbage into something special. I like to serve this dish as a side with dinner, but it’s great for a light lunch too!
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Sautéed Indian Cabbage
Sauteed Indian Cabbage is a quick and easy using recipe bursting with the flavors of garam masala. It’s perfect as a side dish, or a filling for wraps and sandwiches.
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Sesame Garlic Sautéed Purple Cabbage
This Easy Sesame Garlic Sautéed Purple Cabbage will CHANGE the way you look at this vibrant veggie.
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Cabbage and Noodles
Cabbage and Noodles is a total comfort food that’s so easy to make! I absolutely love sautéed cabbage, especially when it’s combined with onions and carrots and tossed with buttery noodles.
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Fried, Grilled, and Roasted Cabbage
Roasted cabbage is a whole new flavor profile, and so underappreciated! It’s tender, and has a wonderful flavor when fried, grilled, or roasted. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes for fried, grilled and roasted cabbage that is sure to please everyone in your family. Give it a try – you won’t be disappointed!
Vegan Cabbage Fritters
Coming in H-O-T with these absolutely delish Vegan Cabbage Fritters! Crispy, savory, and spicy — so it's the perfect snack!
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Cabbage Moong Dal Pakoda (Moong Lentil Fritters)
Cabbage Moong Dal Pakoda or Moong Lentil Fritters are a popular fried Indian snack made using moong dal batter, cabbage, onion, herbs, and seasoning. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they are perfect for your gatherings big or small.
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Southern Fried Cabbage
Fried Cabbage Recipe is a delicious comfort food using sliced cabbage, a bit of salt, a pinch of sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
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Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks or Wedges
Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks are an easy and delicious way to use a bit of leftover cabbage. Everyone loves this simple vegan side dish.
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Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges
In just 15 minutes you can have this light and healthy Air Fryer Cajun Cabbage on the dinner table.
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Grilled Cabbage
Grilled Cabbage is deliciously sweet and smoky with just a few simple ingredients. Ready in just 10 minutes, this is some of the best cabbage you'll ever eat.
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Roasted Green Cabbage
Roasted Green Cabbage with Green Tahini Sauce is an easy recipe for incorporating cabbage in a flavorful way! The cabbage leaves get roasted, crunchy outside with a soft and tender inside. It's perfectly seasoned and so filling!
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Roasted Cabbage with Balsamic Reduction
Thick wedges of cabbage are coated in a spice rub, roasted until tender and crisp. Finally, they are drizzled with a sweet and sticky balsamic glaze.
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Pickled Cabbage
We can’t really talk about cabbage recipes without talking about pickled cabbage. Whether it’s a traditional quick pickle, a German sauerkraut, or a Korean kimchi, pickled cabbage is a delight that you’ll want to have as a side to add some delicious crunch to whatever you’re eating.
Pickled Red Cabbage
Pickled Red Cabbage might just be the prettiest condiment in town. It's bright, crunchy, and delicious. Keep extras in the fridge to jazz up weekday lunches and dinners.
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Red and Green Cabbage Sauerkraut
Delicious, tangy and refreshing red cabbage sauerkraut! So easy to make and full of probiotic goodness. Perfect on veggie dogs, sandwiches or warmed up as a dinner side dish.
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Stuffed Cabbage
Not only is stuffed cabbage delicious, it’s also surprisingly easy to make. Ready to get started? Great! Read on for some of our favorite recipes.
Quinoa Cabbage Rolls
When you are craving healthy comfort food, this Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe is just what you need!
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Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
These Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls will be your new weeknight favorite. They have all the flavors and textures of the classic recipe but without all the work. No boiling, stuffing, or waiting — just cook everything in one pan and serve it on a bed of rice.
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Vegan Tofu Egg Roll in a Bowl
Tofu Egg Roll in a Bowl combines seasoned browned tofu crumbles with cabbage and plenty of colorful veggies. All the flavors of Stuffed Cabbage without the hassle.
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Vegetarian Cabbage Recipes from Around the World
We’ve already included a range of vegetarian and vegan cabbage recipes from around the world in this roundup. But this humble vegetable can really take on some pretty diverse flavors! So if you’re looking for a new way to cook up dinner, or just want to expand your culinary repertoire, check out these recipes for some more delicious cabbage dishes from all over the world. You might just find yourself developing a new appreciation for this unsung veggie!
Korean Street Toast (Gilgeori Toast)
Delicious Korean street toast with cabbage, carrots, eggs and a fun mix of Korean spices! 15 minute breakfast that's delicious, fun, and super easy to put together!
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Simple Cabbage Biriyani
Make a delicious and spiced Biriyani with cabbage as the star. This recipe is a must try for cabbage lovers and if you are not one, this recipe will make you fall in love with it.
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Indian Style Cabbage Fried Rice
This is a mildly spiced and delicious Indian style Cabbage Fried Rice made with shredded cabbage, basmati rice, onions, spices and herbs. Pair it with an Indian pickle or raita for a comforting meal.
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Tinga Tostadas
Shredded cabbage cooked in a spicy chipotle sauce to make Vegan Tinga Tostadas.
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Vegan Sopitos
Sopitos are a Mexican-based antojito featuring crispy corn discs topped with garnishes like mashed beans, crumbled meat, queso, salsa, and cabbage. Try this plant-based version for a delicious snack!
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Vegan Corned Beef and Cabbage
This easy to make Vegan Corned Beef with tofu and cabbage is delicious! It’s perfect when you want a cozy and comforting meatless meal!
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Cabbage Sabzi (Kobi Bateta Nu Shaak)
Cabbage Sabzi Recipe is home-y, healthy, and a delicious side dish made with cabbage, green peas, and potatoes. Best served with roti or paratha.
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Thanks so much for including 2 of my recipes in your round up. There are so many delicious recipes on here – I love cabbage, I can’t wait to try the all!
What an amazing list of recipes and perfect for winter. I can’t wait to get started!