54 Green Cabbage Recipes That Range From Stuffed Rolls to the Holy Grail Corned Beef and Cabbage

Green cabbage recipes might not sound so exotic and alluring, but they are actually some of the most delicious and popular recipes out there. The reason being is they are filling, economical, interchangeable and a comforting vegetable that can be used in any kind of main dish (such as casserole or soup) or as a delicious side dish.

Yes, green cabbage isn't just for your coleslaw lovers—it can be cooked any way your favorite vegetable can be cooked, or even delicious raw in salads.

What Is Green Cabbage?

It’s a green, leafy vegetable that grows into a big ball. It’s very nutritious, versatile, delicious and inexpensive. Green cabbage is famous for being cooked with corned beef for St. Patrick's Day, but it can also be used for so many more dishes.

Green cabbage is also different from red cabbage and Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage is a type of Chinese cabbage and looks oval in shape—with light green leaves—while green cabbage is found in a big ball, almost like Boston lettuce. Red cabbage is obviously different in color, but it's also found in a smaller ball and is a bit more peppery in flavor.

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How to Cook Green Cabbage

There are many ways you can cook green cabbage, including the following methods:

• Braised

• Fried

• Roasted

• In Stir-Fries

• Slow Cooker

• Instant Pot

• Air Fryer

• Sautéed

• In casseroles

How to Pick The Perfect Green Cabbage

Look for a cabbage that doesn’t have brown blemishes and the leaves are tightly layered together.

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How to Wash and Cut Green Cabbage

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and discard them, then cut them into quarters and rinse under cold water. Remove each leaf and spin them in a vegetable spinner, or shake the water off in a colander.

What to Do With Green Cabbage

A green cabbage-based side dish goes well with many main dishes like roasted chicken, grilled steak and burgers, broiled fish—the list goes on and on.

What Meat Can I Serve With Green Cabbage?

• Pork chops

• Smoked sausage or kielbasa

• Pork sausage

• Meatloaf

• Chicken and chicken sausage

• Corned beef

Best Ways to Eat Raw Green Cabbage:

• In salads

• In coleslaw

• In other types of slaw

• In soup or stews

• Fermented into sauerkraut

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Best Green Cabbage Recipes