10 Cabbage Dishes You Should Try

These recipes will make you fall in love with cabbage.

1. Stew with cabbage, beef and spelt

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This delicious stew is cooked first on the stove and then in the oven. A little longer than usual, but the result is worth it.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of olive oil;
• 2 large heads of onions;
• 120 g of tomato paste;
• 4 cloves of garlic;
• 1400 g chopped tomatoes in their own juice;
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar;
• 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar;
• 1 lemon;
• salt - to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 2 fresh bay leaves;
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon;
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg;
• 1 large head of cabbage;
• 6 small carrots;
• 300 g spelled;
• 900 ml of meat broth;
• 1,400 g ground beef;
• a few sprigs of fresh thyme;
• 1 bunch of dill;
• some vegetable oil.

Cooking

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat. Fry one chopped onion. Add tomato paste, stir and cook for another minute. Then put the chopped garlic and chopped tomatoes and mix well again.

Turn off the fire. Add sugar, vinegar, juice of a whole lemon, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the vegetables. Cut the cabbage into small strips, carrots into circles and put them in a pan. Stir, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for an hour until the cabbage is very soft. Then take out the bay leaves.

In the meantime, prepare spelled. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and fry the chopped onion. Put spelled and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the broth, add the chopped thyme leaves and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, cover the saucepan with a lid and cook spelled for another 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine minced meat, spelt (with liquid), chopped dill and salt to taste. Grease a large baking dish with vegetable oil. Put the meat mixture on the bottom, then the stewed cabbage. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for one hour.

2. Baked cabbage with bacon

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It is unlikely that you have tried just baking cabbage in the oven. And in vain, because it turns out soft and juicy. And spices and bacon give it a special flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cabbage;
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil;
• salt - to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 8 slices of bacon.

Cooking

Remove the top leaves from the cabbage and wash it. Cut into quarters, remove the stalk, then cut each piece in half. Place cabbage on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with spices.

Cut the bacon slices in half and place over the cabbage. Place in a preheated oven at 230°C for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes from the start of baking, turn the pieces of cabbage over. Serve hot.

3. Light soup with cabbage and a mixture of vegetables

chefdehome.com

Soup not in meat broth? Easily! And also hearty and incredibly tasty.

Ingredients

• a little olive oil;
• 1 head of onion;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste;
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano;
• salt - to taste;
• 2 tomatoes;
• ½ teaspoon dried basil;
• a handful of fresh spinach;
• ½ head of cabbage;
• 250 g frozen vegetable mix;
• 900 ml vegetable stock or water
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
• ½ bunch of parsley.

Cooking

Pour olive oil into a deep saucepan, add chopped onion, garlic, tomato paste, oregano and salt. Roast for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the diced tomatoes, basil and chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for a couple more minutes.

Add finely chopped cabbage, mixed vegetables, broth or water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables soften. Add lemon juice, chopped parsley and spices to taste to the finished soup.

4. Lazy cabbage rolls

natashaskitchen.com

An unusual and simple variation of the well-known cabbage rolls.

Ingredients

• ½ medium head of cabbage;
• 450 g minced pork;
• 450 g minced turkey;
• 700 g boiled rice at room temperature;
• 1 large head of onion;
• 2 large eggs;
• salt - to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• a few sprigs of parsley or dill;
• a little vegetable oil;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• 50 g butter;
• 1 large carrot;
• 200 ml marinara sauce;
• 700 ml hot water.

Cooking

Cut the cabbage into small thin strips, after removing the stalk. Pour into boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Then drain and squeeze out excess liquid.

In a large bowl, mix the minced meat, cabbage, rice, half the chopped onion, eggs, spices (to your taste) and chopped herbs. Mix well, make balls from this mixture and place in a deep baking dish, greased with oil.

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and melt the butter. Fry the remaining onion on it, add the grated carrots and cook for another 3 minutes until it softens. Add marinara and hot water. Bring to a boil and season with spices.

Pour sauce over lazy cabbage rolls. Cover the mold with foil and place in a preheated oven at 220°C for 40 minutes.

5. Thick soup with cabbage, rice and beef

cookingclassy.com

And here is another interesting option for those who love cabbage rolls, but do not like to wrap them.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• 700 g ground beef;
• salt - to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 1 large onion;
• 2 large carrots;
• ½ medium head of cabbage;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• 800 ml beef broth;
• 600 g of tomato paste;
• 800 g chopped tomatoes in their own juice;
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar;
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
• 1½ teaspoons paprika;
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano;
• ¾ teaspoon dried thyme;
• 1 bay leaf;
• 140 g long grain rice;
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
• ½ bunch of parsley.

Cooking

Heat the oil in a saucepan or cauldron over medium heat. Put the minced meat there, season with spices and fry, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned. Then put it on a plate.

In the same place, lightly fry the chopped onion and grated carrots. Add finely chopped cabbage and cook for a couple of minutes. Then add minced garlic and mix well.

Pour in the broth, add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, sugar, sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme and bay leaf. Put the meat, season with spices and bring to a boil. Take out the bay leaf. Then add the rice, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes. Rice should become soft.

If the soup seems too thick, add a little more water or broth. At the end, add lemon juice, chopped parsley and mix.

6. Pasta with cabbage, potatoes and cheese

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For this dish, you can use the boiled potatoes left over from yesterday's dinner. The main thing is to choose a fragrant and tasty cheese.

Ingredients

• 220 g potatoes;
• salt - to taste;
• 220 g pasta (preferably whole grain);
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil;
• 1 clove of garlic;
• 1 small head of cabbage;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 15 g butter;
• 100 g grated hard cheese.

Cooking

Peel the potatoes, place in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and boil the potatoes until they are soft. Remove the potatoes and boil the pasta in the same water until al dente. Drain the water, reserving some for later.

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the minced garlic in it. Finely chop the cabbage, removing the stalk, and add to the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the cabbage, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until softened.

Add pasta, sliced ​​potatoes and remaining water to cabbage. Cook for a few minutes, add butter and grated cheese. Mix well, season with spices and cook for a few more minutes.

7. Indian Braised Cabbage

centercutcook.com

Incredible aroma is given to cabbage by various spices. Feel free to experiment: add turmeric for color, and asafoetida for an unusual smell.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil;
• 1 teaspoon of zira;
• a small piece of ginger (about 2.5 cm);
• 1 teaspoon paprika;
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander;
• 1 head of cabbage;
• salt - to taste;
• 60 ml of water;
• 180 g frozen green peas.

Cooking

Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the cumin and grated ginger. Saute for a minute, then add paprika, coriander, chopped cabbage and salt. Stir and add water.

Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cabbage softens. Put the peas in the pan and cook the dish for a couple more minutes.

8. Braised cabbage in wine

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Who said that cabbage can only be stewed in water?

Ingredients

• 1 head of cabbage;
• 50 g butter;
• 4 cloves of garlic;
• 170 ml of white wine;
• salt - to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 100 g of grated parmesan.

Cooking

Remove the top leaves from the cabbage and rinse it under running water. Cut the head of cabbage into 4 parts, remove the stalk and cut the cabbage into small strips.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry chopped garlic on it until golden brown. Put the cabbage in the pan and mix well so that it is completely covered with oil. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the cabbage is translucent and starting to brown.

Pour wine into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, cover and cook for another 15 minutes or more, until the cabbage reaches the desired softness. Season with spices and stir. Sprinkle shredded cheese over cabbage before serving.

9. Omelet with cabbage filling

jamieoliver.com

A hearty and healthy breakfast or snack recipe from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 1 ripe avocado;
• 3 limes;
• ½ bunch of cilantro;
• 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt;
• a little olive oil;
• salt - to taste;
• 1 small head of onion;
• 1 carrot;
• ½ head of cabbage;
• 1 chili pepper;
• 8 large eggs;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 60g grated cheddar or other hard cheese

Cooking

Place the avocado pulp in a blender, add the juice of 2 limes, cilantro stalks, yogurt and a little bit of olive oil. Blend until smooth and season with salt. Cut the onion, carrot and cabbage into small thin strips. Mix chopped chili, most of the cilantro leaves and yogurt sauce with vegetables. Add salt if necessary.

Whisk the eggs, add some water and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a frying pan and lay out ¼ of the egg mass. Sprinkle with ¼ of the grated cheese and fry for a couple of minutes on one side. Make three more servings of the omelet in the same way. Put the omelette on a plate, put the cabbage filling on top and carefully wrap it with a roll.

10. Kale and Tuna Sandwiches

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If desired, you can not spread the mixture on bread, but leave it in the form of a salad.

Ingredients for 10 sandwiches

• 1 can of canned tuna;
• ¼ small head of cabbage;
• ½ bunch of green onions;
• 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise;
• 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt;
• salt - to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 10 large slices of bread.

Cooking

Drain the liquid from the tuna and mash the fish with a fork. Chop cabbage and onion and mix them with tuna, mayonnaise, yogurt and spices. Spread cabbage mixture on 5 slices of bread, top with remaining slices and cut in half.