Get Ready to Fall in Love with Cabbage (In Ways You Never Expected)

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Craving something delicious that’s not just your average chicken recipe? You’ve come to the right place! If you’re looking to break away from the usual with something bold, we’ve got everything from Egg Roll Soup to Shrimp Tacos with Mango Cabbage Slaw that’ll make your taste buds dance. Why not spice things up with a Spicy Mexican Oaxacan Bowl or keep it cozy with a hearty bowl of Cabbage Soup? Whether you’re in the mood for Stuffed Cabbage Rolls or a savory Sesame Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry, these recipes are all about big flavors and no-nonsense comfort. Don’t wait—your next favorite dish is just a click away!

Egg Roll Soup

A close-up of a bowl of savory vegetable and meat stew, garnished with sliced green onions and black sesame seeds. Visible ingredients include carrots, cabbage, and small meatballs, with a silver spoon resting inside the bowl.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

Egg Roll Soup takes everything you love about egg rolls—cabbage, pork, carrots, ginger—and turns it into a slurp-worthy soup. It’s like your favorite appetizer, but in a cozy bowl!
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Ramen Cabbage Salad

A close-up of a cabbage salad featuring green and purple cabbage, crunchy noodles, and chopped herbs, being mixed with a wooden spoon. The salad is colorful with a mix of green, purple, and beige tones.
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Ramen Cabbage Salad combines crunchy ramen, crisp cabbage, and a sweet-savory dressing that’s effortlessly delicious. The easiest side dish that’ll steal the show!
Get the Recipe: Ramen Cabbage Salad

Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Close-up of fish tacos filled with grilled fish, sliced red cabbage, avocado sauce, and cilantro in corn tortillas. Lime wedges are visible in the background.
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Blackened Fish Tacos are a breeze to make, packed with Cajun flavor, topped with a creamy avocado cilantro tartar sauce, and finished off with crunchy cabbage. Quick, easy, and totally crave-worthy!
Get the Recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Pulled Pork, Cabbage and Arugula Salad

Pulled pork, cabbage and arugula salad with citrus lime vinaigrette. A hearty, flavorful and healthy salad recipe.
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Pulled Pork, Cabbage, and Arugula Salad brings hearty pulled pork together with fresh veggies and a zingy citrus lime vinaigrette. A salad that’s as satisfying as it is healthy—who says salads can’t be a meal?
Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork, Cabbage and Arugula Salad

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Cabbage Slaw

Three shrimp tacos with grilled tortillas are filled with seasoned shrimp, purple cabbage, diced onions, cilantro, and lime wedges on the side. The vibrant colors of the fresh ingredients create an appetizing presentation.
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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Cabbage Slaw and Cuban-Style Black Beans are the perfect mix of fresh, flavorful, and fast. Healthy, tasty, and ready in 30 minutes—what more could you want?
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tacos with Mango Cabbage Slaw

Cabbage, Sausage and Potato Soup

A close-up of a hearty vegetable soup featuring sliced sausage, potatoes, carrots, celery, and cabbage in a seasoned broth. The ingredients are well-cooked, with visible pepper and herbs, creating a warm and savory appearance.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

Cabbage, Sausage, and Potato Soup is the definition of comfort—hearty, savory, and super simple to make. It’s a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly days!
Get the Recipe: Cabbage, Sausage and Potato Soup

Spicy Mexican Oaxacan Bowl

A colorful salad with roasted sweet potatoes, pecans, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and microgreens in a bowl.
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Spicy Mexican Oaxacan Bowls are packed with smoky chipotle sweet potatoes, black beans, peppers, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado. Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor—what’s not to love?
Get the Recipe: Spicy Mexican Oaxacan Bowl

Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) with Bacon

A close-up of a bowl of mashed potatoes mixed with chopped greens and crispy bacon pieces. A pat of butter is melting in the center, adding a rich, creamy texture to the dish.
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Colcannon is the ultimate comfort food—creamy mashed potatoes with cabbage (or kale) and crispy bacon. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you need a hearty, flavorful side!
Get the Recipe: Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) with Bacon

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Three fresh spring rolls filled with shrimp, vegetables, and greens are arranged on a white plate. A small bowl of dark dipping sauce and fresh spinach leaves are on the side.
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Vietnamese Spring Rolls are the light, veggie-packed dish you didn’t know you needed. Filled with shrimp, fresh veggies, and paired with a creamy almond butter dipping sauce—gluten-free and totally irresistible!
Get the Recipe: Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Cabbage Soup

A bowl of colorful vegetable soup filled with carrots, green beans, tomatoes, and cabbage, garnished with fresh parsley. Two square crackers are on the side of the plate.
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Cabbage Soup is as simple as it gets, but packed with flavor! Low in calories, veggie-loaded, and perfect for leftovers—what more could you ask for?
Get the Recipe: Cabbage Soup

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

A close-up of a sliced stuffed cabbage roll covered in tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley. The filling includes a mixture of meat and rice, with visible chunks of tomatoes on the plate. A fork is placed beside the dish.
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a hearty, flavor-packed classic—tender cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and ground beef, smothered in a tangy tomato sauce with the perfect mix of spices. Comfort food at its finest!
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Butternut Apple Cranberry Sandwich

A sandwich on a white plate, made with oat-topped bread, layered with hummus, slices of apple, roasted squash, red cabbage, and arugula. A loaf of bread and a jar are in the background.
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Butternut Apple Cranberry Sandwich is autumn in a bite—roasted butternut squash, apple slices, cheddar, rosemary, cranberries, arugula, and pickled red cabbage between two slices of bread. Perfectly seasonal and oh-so-delicious!
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Roasted Delicata Squash & Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

A colorful salad featuring roasted squash slices, shredded red cabbage, pumpkin seeds, raisins, parsley leaves, and crumbled cheese, served in a white bowl.
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce is the fall side dish you never knew you needed. Sweet squash, rich blue cheese sauce, and tangy marinated red cabbage for the perfect balance of flavors!
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Sesame Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

The image shows a plate of stir-fried beef with vegetables and sesame seeds, accompanied by fried rice. Chopsticks are placed on the side.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

Sesame Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick, 30-minute wonder with the most delicious sesame-ginger sauce. Perfect for a speedy dinner or meal prep that’ll keep you coming back for more!
Get the Recipe: Sesame Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Southern Fried Cabbage

A bowl of sautéed cabbage mixed with pieces of browned sausage and crispy bacon. The dish looks savory and well-seasoned, showcasing a mix of textures and flavors.
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Southern Fried Cabbage is the ultimate comfort side—crispy bacon, smoky sausage, and a mix of seasonings take this humble dish to a whole new level. Pure Southern goodness in every bite!
Get the Recipe: Southern Fried Cabbage

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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