1. Mini Cabbage Pork Dumplings
These little dumplings are extra cute because they’re not only filled with cabbage, but they also look like little heads of Napa cabbage. You can also skip a step by making regular dough and shaping them like usual dumplings, but those aren’t as fun to eat.
2. Harissa Hispi Cabbage & Butter Bean Mash
Harissa adds smoky, garlicky spice to roasted cabbage. Serve
with a creamy tahini paste and bean mash. Sub in non-dairy butter for a fully vegan
main dish.
3. Dan Dan Charred Cabbage
Dan dan noodles are a mouth-numbing Sichuan dish, and this version
puts all those flavors on wedges of roasted cabbage with crumbled tofu. This is
a protein bomb with big flavors to keep you satisfied.
4. Garlic-Parmesan Melting Cabbage
This recipe tastes decadently creamy, but only a small
touch of cream cheese and a cup of Parmesan flavor this braised, rich side dish
with tender, melty wedges of cabbage.
5. Orange Chipotle Honeynut Cabbage Salad
A winter salad, thanks to its base of roasted cabbage, squash
slices and chickpeas, this is a hearty, comforting way to get your veggies,
but it is also sweet and citrusy.
6. Napa Cabbage Egg Drop Soup
Cut Napa cabbage into noodle-like ribbons for this
hearty, low-carb soup. Drizzling in eggs mimics a Chinese egg drop soup and adds protein.
7. Okonomiyaki
A Japanese dish that doesn’t get enough acclaim is this savory pancake called okonomiyaki. For more protein, you can add chopped shrimp and sprinkle bonito flakes (paper-thin dried fish shavings) on top.
8. Cabbage Pie
Hailing from Ukraine, this pie is like a cabbage and egg
pancake. Top with cheese or a creamy dill sauce and serve with a protein.
9. Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage leaves make great low-carb rollups, the perfect shells for other meats and veggies. Here, they are used to hold pork and rice, then simmered in a simple tomato sauce until everything is cooked.
10. Lebanese Slaw (Salatet Malfouf)
Crispy and fresh with herbs, lemon and olive oil, this
quick, cold slaw is a great side dish for grilled meats, falafel or even hummus
and pita.