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These vegan cabbage recipes are a great way to add flavor, texture, and nutrition to your meals. Cabbage is a versatile, affordable vegetable that works in a wide range of dishes. It’s rich in vitamins C and K and high in fiber, making it a great addition to any plant-based diet.
People have been eating cabbage for thousands of years. It’s popular in cuisines all over the world, from Eastern European stews to Asian stir-fries and fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut. In vegan cooking, cabbage plays well in both cooked and raw dishes. You can braise it until tender, char it for a smoky flavor, grill it in thick slabs, steam it for a softer bite, or even boil it for soups and stuffed rolls.
It’s an easy vegetable to work with, and it keeps well in the fridge — great for weekly meal planning. Whether you’re cooking red, green, savoy, or hispi cabbage, it offers something different every time.
Let’s dive into these five vegan cabbage recipes and get inspired to cook with this humble, hearty veg.
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Red cabbage with apple
The first recipe on this list is this braised red cabbage with apple. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving, but that shouldn’t stop you from making it whenever you feel like it. Slow-cooked cabbage is paired with apple, red onion, and cinnamon for a sweet and savory flavor. Add sweet potato mash, vegan sausages, and greens to complete the meal.
Find the recipe here.
Cabbage and walnut lasagna
Romy London’s cabbage and walnut lasagna is a great way to use the veg in a comforting classic. Savoy cabbage is part of the layers, along with the lentil tomato sauce, pasta sheets, and vegan mozzarella. Top with basil and vegan Parmesan, and enjoy.
Find the recipe here.
Charred cabbage in spiced tomatoes with tahini
Nisha Vora’s buttery charred cabbage in spiced tomatoes with tahini is caramelized, tangy goodness. Char cabbage on a skillet and make your tahini sauce with lemon and maple syrup. Add the tomato to your pan and cook the sauce while adding the cabbage wedges to the pan. This makes the dish flavorful, smoky, tangy, and creamy all in one.
Find the recipe here.
Seared balsamic cabbage on harissa butter beans
This seared balsamic cabbage on harissa butter beans is another Romy London recipe, and it’s ready in 30 minutes. The cabbage is smoky and tangy and the butter beans are spicy and tomatoey. Add some panko breadcrumbs for crunch, and finish with coconut yogurt and herbs for a flavorful weeknight dish.
Find the recipe here.
Baked hispi cabbage in smokey tomatoes & tahini
The last recipe on this list is Rebel Recipe’s hispi cabbage in smokey tomatoes and tahini. You bake this dish and add cabbage to a smokey tomato sauce. Once done, add a tasty tahini dressing and finish with some herbs.
Find the recipe here.
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