By Megan McFadden in Ingredient — Apr 15, 2022

30 Delicious Vegan Dishes Featuring Cabbage

Cabbage is known for its versatility and is used in various culinary dishes worldwide. Try these vegan cabbage recipes today.

Introduction

I used to get so confused why Hy-Vee spent so much time making a cabbage display for St. Patrick’s Day when the only dish I could think of with cabbage in it was coleslaw. I was very wrong about that.

One of the biggest reasons I wanted to dedicate a blog post to cabbage is to educate myself on what dishes contain or focus on cabbage.

Try these vegan cabbage recipes today, including but not limited to the following.

Irish Hand Pies
Pan-Fried Cabbage Buns
Caldo de Res
Egg Roll Bowl
Cilantro-Lime Cabbage Salad

1. Irish Hand Pies

Irish cuisine loves cabbage. For example, have these Irish hand pies from plant.well.

2. Pan-Fried Cabbage Buns

If you’re in China, you may come across a street food called pan-fried buns in English. Here are pan-fried cabbage buns from The Foodie Takes Flight.

3. Caldo de Res

Caldo de res is a Mexican beef soup that commonly contains cabbage. Have caldo de res from Dora’s Table.

You may like these vegan Mexican recipes.

4. Egg Roll Bowl

If you don’t have any egg roll wrappers handy, don’t fret. You can still make this egg roll bowl recipe from The Cheeky Chickpea.

5. Sesame Cabbage Salad

I prefer to have salads during warmer times because I prefer lighter meals over the heartier ones from the winter months. Some of my family may disagree and define a salad as a dessert with a little fruit on top.

Either way, have this sesame cabbage salad from The Simple Veganista.

6. Cabbage Soup

I don’t get why it’s been so cold and windy lately, even though it’s multiple weeks into spring. The weather wants me to have an excuse to try this cabbage soup recipe from Healthier Steps.

7. Ethiopian Cabbage

One of my most popular blog posts is on vegan African recipes, which I wrote around Kwanzaa. If you’re interested in adding more African recipes to your cooking routine, you may like this Ethiopian cabbage from Immaculate Bites.

8. Kimchi

Kimchi is a Korean side of pickled cabbage. Make kimchi with the help of The Simple Veganista.

9. Haluski

One of my favorite Holocaust movies is The Pianist (2002). Consider watching this movie while eating haluski, a Polish cabbage and noodle dish. Thanks for making this dish vegan, Connoisseurus Veg.

10. Corned Beef and Cabbage

One common vegan meat alternative is jackfruit. Use some to make this corned beef and cabbage recipe from Veggie Society.

11. Loaded Tater Tots

Even though the Super Bowl and March Madness are over, there are plenty of reasons to have loaded tots. Here’s a loaded tater tot recipe from Zucker&Jagdwurst.

12. Indian Cabbage and Peas

One of the most popular cuisines in the United States is Indian food, even though one of the only Indian dishes that many Americans know by heart is curry. Here’s Indian cabbage and peas from Vegan Richa.

Who wants more pea recipes?

13. Southwestern Scalloped Cabbage

More veggies can be scalloped besides potatoes. Try Southwestern scalloped cabbage from Monkey & Me Kitchen Adventures.

14. Cabbage Schnitzel

Schnitzel is a Central European meat dish. Instead, you can make vegan schnitzel out of cabbage with the help of Rabbit & Wolves.

15. Roasted Cabbage

No turkeys should have to be killed to have a great Thanksgiving. One alternative is this roasted cabbage recipe from Sweet Potato Soul.

Who’s interested in having a vegan or vegan-friendly Thanksgiving this year?

16. Ramen Noodle Salad

I don’t get why my siblings love ramen. It’s only cheap, salty noodles to me. If you’re a ramen lover, you may like this ramen noodle salad from The Hidden Veggies.

17. Pineapple Coleslaw

There are many flavors of coleslaw out there. For example, have pineapple coleslaw from From My Bowl.

Try these pineapple recipes.

18. Grilled Cabbage Wraps

Ditch the tortilla shells, and use your favorite greens instead. For instance, have these grilled cabbage wraps from WoonHeng.

19. Crystal Dumplings

Crystal dumplings are the prettiest dumplings. Make rainbow dumplings from The Foodie Takes Flight.

20. Cabbage Sheet Pan

An easy dish to make is a sheet pan full of veggies. Try this cabbage sheet pan recipe from The Curious Chickpea.

21. Southern Beef and Cabbage

If you don’t have any collard greens handy, you can use cabbage in your Southern recipes instead. Make Southern beefy cabbage from I Can You Can Vegan.

Try these collard green recipes.

22. Instant Pot Cabbage

Everything is better quicker, right? It would lessen my need for patience, though. You may like some Instant Pot cabbage from Abbey’s Kitchen.

23. Lion’s Head Stew

Lion’s head stew is a Chinese meatball stew. To make it meatless, here’s a vegan lion’s head stew recipe from WoonHeng.

24. Fried Cabbage

You can fry more things besides chicken and onion rings. Make fried cabbage with the help of Vegan With Curves.

25. Cabbage Steaks

Many vegan and plant-based chefs have made meatless steaks out of various things, from mushrooms to watermelon. Try a cabbage steak from Connoisseurus Veg if you’re up for it.

26. Bubble and Squeak

Don’t throw out your leftover cooked vegetables. Instead, make bubble and squeak, a British dish that repurposes leftovers. That recipe, in particular, is by A Virtual Vegan.

27. Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a traditional German dish that many Americans use to top their hotdogs. Make sauerkraut with the help of Simple Vegan Blog.

28. Cabbage Rolls

If you’re in the mood for an enchilada or some casserole, this recipe may be great. Have cabbage rolls from ElaVegan.

29. Colcannon

If it’s not obvious enough with my name, I’m part Irish. If my name couldn’t get more Irish, McFadden means “son of Patrick.”

One common St. Patrick’s Day dish is colcannon, like the recipe by Healthier Steps.

30. Italian Parmesan Cabbage Wedges

The last vegan cabbage recipe I have for you is a wedge dish. Here are some Italian Parmesan cabbage wedges from Monkey & Me Kitchen Adventures.

Conclusion

No matter how much you love or hate cabbage, you can’t deny its widespread love worldwide. From coleslaw to haluski to kimchi, cabbage plays a major role in many cuisines. Have dishes with corn, rhubarb, carrots, and winter squash if you like your veggies. Try food with bananas, raspberries, apples, and watermelon if you would rather have fruit. Ciao!