Easy Vegan Cabbage Recipes (GF)

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Wondering what to make with that leftover head of cabbage withering away at the back of the fridge? Look no further! We’ve gathered our BEST vegan cabbage recipes that are delicious, nourishing, and SO easy to make!

From citrusy cabbage slaw and spicy jackfruit tacos to BBQ tempeh sandwiches, sheet pan meals, and more, find new cabbage-filled recipes to love!

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Appetizers & Sides

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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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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Veggie collard wraps with a bowl of Green Curry Tahini Sauce
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Vibrant Collard Green Wraps with Green Curry Tahini Sauce
Vibrant collard green wraps packed with hummus, sprouts, and tons of fresh veggies. Serve with a tangy, creamy green curry tahini sauce. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Tray of Vegan Arepa Sandwiches with a jar of hot sauce in the background
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Black Bean & Plantain Arepa Sandwiches
30-minute, 10-ingredient arepa sandwiches with roasted plantains, smoky black beans, guacamole, and habanero hot sauce! A tasty snack or satisfying vegan meal!
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Platter filled with our Easy Jackfruit Tacos recipe for a delicious plant-based meal
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Spicy Jackfruit Tacos (1-Pot Meal!)
Spicy Vegan Jackfruit Tacos made in 1 pan in about 30 minutes! A DELICIOUS, easy-to-make filling that's perfect for tacos, taco salads, burritos, nachos, and more!
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Platter of crispy tofu lettuce wraps with fresh vegetables and peanut sauce
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Crispy Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Crispy, flavorful tofu wraps with fresh veggies and our go-to peanut sauce. Crunchy, light yet satisfying, and BOLD flavors. Just 10 ingredients required!
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Adding miso sauce onto savory teff crepes with roasted vegetables
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Savory Teff Crepes with Miso Squash Filling
Savory, Ethiopian-inspired teff crepes with a nourishing miso and roasted vegetable filling. Gluten-free, plant-based, and perfect for fall. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Platter of Raw Romaine Taco Boats for a refreshing vegan dinner
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Rainbow Raw-maine Taco Boats
Rainbow “Raw-maine” lettuce boats with hummus, fresh veggies, sprouts, and a creamy tahini sauce. Just 15 minutes and no cooking required! Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as a side / appetizer!
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Slaws & Salads

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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Fork resting on a plate of jicama slaw
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Crunchy Jicama Slaw (1 Bowl!)
Crunchy jicama slaw with carrots, cabbage, and red onion tossed in a zesty lime-balsamic vinaigrette! Fresh, flavor-packed, and incredibly versatile (great for tacos, bowls, salads, and more!). Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
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Big bowl of our Blissed Out Thai Salad with tofu
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Blissed-Out Thai Salad with Peanut Tempeh
30-minute Thai- and Indonesian-inspired salad with rainbow veggies, noodles, and marinated peanut tempeh! Dress with peanut sauce for a flavorful, nourishing, plant-based meal!
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Using wooden salad spoons to grab a serving of our colorful Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing
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Vibrant Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing
A quick and easy Thai-inspired salad with fresh vegetables and mango! Drizzle on a simple peanut dressing for a delicious side, or add a protein of choice to make it an entrée.
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Chopsticks resting on a plate of our Thai Papaya Salad recipe
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Vegan Papaya Salad
A 30-minute INSANELY flavorful Thai Papaya Salad with fresh vegetables and a zingy garlic-peanut sauce! Just as good as takeout and entirely plant-based.
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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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Wooden salad spoons in a glass bowl filled with Asian Quinoa Salad
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Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Chili Garlic Sesame Dressing (30 Minutes!)
A healthy, filling, 30-minute Asian-inspired Rainbow Quinoa Salad with edamame, crisp veggies, and a spicy-sour-sweet dressing! A simple plant-based entrée or side.
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Mains

Bowl of vegan noodle stir fry with tofu
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Tofu Noodle Stir-Fry with Spring Vegetables
A colorful, flavorful, veggie and noodle stir-fry perfect for spring and beyond! Gluten-free, plant-based, and protein-packed. Versatile and 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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Rice bowl with veggies and edamame
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Rainbow Vegetable Edamame Bowls with Teriyaki Sauce
Super flavorful and versatile veggie edamame bowls packed with fiber and protein and topped with teriyaki sauce! Vegan, gluten-free, and simple to make. Just 10 ingredients required!
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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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Using wooden tongs to pick up fresh vegetable noodle salad
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Raw Rainbow Veggie Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
A light and refreshing rainbow veggie noodle salad with a savory-sweet peanut dressing. Just 30 minutes required for this vibrant, plant-based side or meal.
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Pouring a small jar of Vegan Jalapeño Queso onto a bowl of roasted butternut squash and other veggies
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Roasted Squash Bowl with Jalapeño Queso
A versatile Mexican-inspired bowl with butternut squash, peppers, and vegan queso sauce! Just 10 ingredients required for this satisfying plant-based meal.
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Baking sheet with Vegan BBQ Jackfruit sandwiches
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BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Avocado Slaw
Simple, 30-minute BBQ jackfruit sandwiches that will fool any meat lover! A crunchy, cool avocado slaw and roasted salted cashews add even more texture and flavor. The perfect vegan substitute for pulled pork.
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Platter filled with our incredible Noodle-Free Pad Thai recipe
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Noodle-Free Pad Thai (30 Minutes!)
Amazing noodle-free Pad Thai with rainbow vegetables and a spicy-sweet almond butter sauce. Just 30 minutes required and SO versatile!
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Bowls of our Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner recipe beside a bowl of tahini sauce
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Sheet Pan Meal: Curried Sweet Potato & Chickpeas
We love when dinner is made entirely on 1 pan! Enjoy this simple sweet potato, chickpea, and cabbage dish seasoned with Indian spices like garam masala! Serve with fresh or steamed greens, tahini, lemon, and sides of choice!
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Hamburger filled with cabbage, green onion, and our Vegan 'Pulled Pork' recipe
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The Best Vegan “Pulled Pork” Sandwich!
Hearty, 10-ingredient vegan "pulled pork" sandwich with lentils, tons of smoky + sweet flavor, and 17 G PROTEIN per serving!
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Big bowl of roasted vegetables and avocado topped with tahini dressing
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Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Bowl (30 Minutes!)
Healthy, easy, and delicious roasted vegetable bowl with tahini dressing and hemp seeds! The perfect 30-minute plant-based meal for any time of the day!
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Gluten-Free vegan Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowl with fresh vegetables and brown rice
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Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sesame Dressing
Wholesome, satisfying bowls with warm cooked grains, crispy miso chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a tangy garlic sesame dressing! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required.
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Big bowl of quinoa topped with vegetables for our Quinoa Gado Gado recipe
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Quinoa Gado-Gado Bowl (30 Minutes!)
A modern take on a classic Indonesian dish called Gado-Gado! Quinoa replaces rice for added protein, fresh and steamed veggies add plenty of nutrition and fiber, and it’s all topped with a spicy, 2-minute peanut sauce!
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  1. Lucie says

    Just made Nourishing Cabbage, Fennel and Lentil soup and it smelled so good while I was making it. It tasted great too. Have never used fennel seeds before but it sure makes the soup taste terrific. Did not use fennel bulb, used cellery instead. Just as good.