15 Easy Cabbage Recipes

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Photos of some of our easy cabbage recipes that use a lot of cabbage

Cabbage: that ultra-nutritious, excellent-bang-for-your-buck veggie wilting away at the back of the fridge (🫣 guilty!). Using up a whole cabbage can be a challenge, but those days are about to be over, friends! These cabbage-centric recipes are here to help turn things around. They’re all easy to make, super delicious, and use a lot of cabbage!

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Wooden spoon scooping up roasted cabbage on a baking sheet
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Perfect Roasted Cabbage (Quick & Easy!)
A quick and easy tutorial for making PERFECT roasted cabbage every time! Crispy, delicious, and versatile. Just 3 ingredients, 1 pan, and 25 minutes required.
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Cutting board with fresh ginger, turmeric, carrots, and jars of our homemade sauerkraut recipe
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How to Make Sauerkraut
Easy, flavorful sauerkraut made with simple ingredients and methods. The perfect snack or side with fermented, healthy gut-promoting benefits.
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Fork above a plate of roasted cabbage wedges
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Shawarma Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Green Chutney
Crispy roasted cabbage wedges topped with vibrant green chutney. An easy, elegant, versatile, plant-based side. Just 1 pan and 4 ingredients required!
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Overhead shot of a bowl of cabbage, fennel, and lentil soup
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Nourishing Cabbage, Fennel & Lentil Soup (1 Pot!)
Comforting, 1-pot soup with cabbage, fennel, lentils, kale, and Italian-inspired seasonings. An easy, nourishing, gluten-free and plant-based meal!
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Vintage spoon in a bowl of mayo-free Citrusy Cabbage Slaw
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Quick Citrusy Cabbage Slaw (Mayo-Free)
A quick, light, refreshing cabbage slaw that’s mayo-free! Thinly sliced cabbage is tossed with carrots, onion, smoky cumin and garlic, and lime juice and zest. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Big bowl of our delicious Vegan Cole Slaw
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Easy Vegan Coleslaw
A vegan take on classic coleslaw salad made with 10 simple ingredients! Easy, crunchy, fresh, tangy, and the perfect side for BBQs, sandwiches, and more!
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Using wooden spoons to toss a bowl of noodle stir-fry
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Vegan Ginger Sesame Noodles with Crispy Tofu
An easy sheet pan meal with flavorful seasoned tofu and crispy roasted vegetables tossed with saucy ginger sesame noodles. SO flavorful, gluten-free, plant-based, and just 10 ingredients!
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BBQ tempeh sandwich resting on a cutting board
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BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches with Sweet & Spicy Slaw
Smoky, saucy BBQ tempeh sandwiches with creamy sriracha slaw! A hearty, 30-minute plant-based meal with just 10 ingredients required!
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Tahini sauce drizzled over baked tofu and winter veggies
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Italian Herb Tofu & Winter Vegetable Sheet Pan Meal
Flavorful, 10-ingredient sheet pan meal with Italian herb tofu and winter vegetables. A nourishing, weeknight-friendly meal that’s vegan and gluten-free!
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SUPER Cleansing Slaw with Rosemary Tahini Dressing! 30 minutes, healthy, SO tasty! #vegan #glutenfree #plantbased #salad #minimalistbaker
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Super Cleansing Slaw with Rosemary Dressing
Fresh, delicious vegetable slaw with a garlic rosemary tahini dressing! Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables and fruit with cleansing benefits and tons of nutrients. Just 20 minutes required for this incredibly healthy side, snack, or salad base!
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Top down image of a jar of Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut beside fresh ginger and apples
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Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut
A gingery take on sauerkraut with apple, radish, and cabbage. The perfect addition to sandwiches, salads, bowls, and more! Just 6 ingredients and simple methods required.
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Using salad tongs to pick up a serving of gluten-free Crunchy Cabbage Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing
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Crunchy Cabbage Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Easy, flavorful, crunchy slaw with cabbage, shredded chicken, carrots, and a ginger-sesame dressing! Almonds and sesame seeds add crunch to this delicious, 30-minute salad!
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Quart jar filled with homemade Vegan Kimchi
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Easy Vegan Kimchi
Easy, 10-ingredient kimchi that’s entirely vegan and packed with spicy, tangy flavor. A spicy, healthy side or snack that’s the perfect addition to any Asian dish.
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Big bowl of our Black Bean Plantain Bowl recipe
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Black Bean Plantain Vegan Bowl
A satisfying, flavorful vegan bowl with rice, black beans, roasted plantains, avocado, and veggie slaw. Top with lime juice or habanero hot sauce for a hearty, savory 10-ingredient meal.
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Serving spoon and fork in a bowl of Korean-inspired cabbage apple slaw
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Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw (Korean-Inspired)
A QUICK kimchi-inspired slaw with cabbage, apple, carrot, and a tangy, optionally spicy dressing. Perfect for when you’re craving a side of kimchi for your favorite Korean dishes but don’t want to run to the store or wait for it to ferment. Ready in 20 minutes with just 10 ingredients!
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If you try any of these easy cabbage recipes, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Debbie, which recipe are you wondering about? This comment is on our 15 Easy Cabbage Recipes post, so we’re not sure which one you’re referring to!