It’s probably not the sexiest of vegetables, but cabbage shouldn’t be left on the supermarket shelf (or your grandma’s kitchen)! Be inspired to make the most of this forgotten veg with our delicious recipes. You’ll find everything from a tasty potato and cabbage smash to meat-filled rolls and a carrot and cabbage tart so beautiful, it will change your mind about cabbage.
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Mongolian lamb mince with wombok
A quick and easy mince dish packed with classic Asian flavours, this beautiful recipe is perfect for midweek family dinners. Serve with rice or noodles for a filling meal.
Gyozas (pot stickers)
Add a touch of Japan to your next gathering and prepare a platter of gyozas to pass around. Serve with soy sauce mixed with chilli oil or rice vinegar or ponzu sauce and watch them disappear.
Gourmet pork schnitzel
Serve with coleslaw on the side for added crunch.
Spiced fish tacos with slaw and avocado cream
For a lighter taco, try fish!
Crumbed zucchini and slaw wraps
Twist up dinner ideas with these deliciously healthy crumbed zucchini and slaw wraps. Completely meat free, and full of mouthwatering flavour- you simply can’t go wrong!
Crunchy Asian chicken salad
Tender pieces of chicken contrast with crunchy cashews, sprouts and toasted pepitas to create this healthy and delicious meal.
Thai fish cake sliders
Buns, rolls, baps and sliders make a perfect vehicle for tasty fillings. Depending on the style of filling, they are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a party, mid-week dinner or Sunday supper.
Vegetable bhaji
Upgrade your garden variety vegetable fritter to an altogether more exotic version with this vegetable bhaji. Add dollop of mango chutney and you’ll be in heaven.
Fried noodles with sausage and cabbage
Dried chinese sausages, also called lop chong, are commonly made from pork but can be made with duck liver or beef. Red-brown in colour and sweet-spicy in flavour, they are sold, dried and strung, in all Asian food stores. Note
Pork and cabbage rolls
You need to cook about 2/3 cup (130g) white long-grain rice to get 2 cups of cooked rice. If using packaged microwave rice, use straight from the packet for this recipe. Note
Colcannon
Made from buttery mashed potatoes with either shredded cabbage or kale, colcannon is a classic Irish dish.
Pork and cabbage rolls
Allspice, also known as pimento or Jamaican pepper, is so-named because it tastes like a combination of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and cumin all spices. It is available from spice shops and supermarkets. Note
Burrito salad bowl
Mexican made healthy.
Thermomix chipotle maple pulled pork burgers
A classic American favourite.
Vietnamese chicken coleslaw
You can add herbs, lemon slices or peppercorns to the poaching liquid. For a lunchbox version, add cooked rice vermicelli to the salad and use as a filling for rice-paper rolls. Note
Asian-inspired coleslaw
Easy to make in advance and the perfect bring-along salad.
Pork and fennel meatballs with tangy coleslaw
Pork and fennel are two flavours that go together absolutely perfectly, and we’ve paired them here in these juicy meatballs to create a delicious weeknight dinner recipe. Serve with creamy slaw for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Sweet chilli ribs with coleslaw
A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy, these pork ribs are completely finger-licking good.
Coleslaw
No barbecue is complete without a good coleslaw.
Smoky sticky pork ribs with coleslaw
A fun dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Crunchy noodle coleslaw
This crunchy noodle coleslaw is a great dish for picnics, just pack each salad ingredient in a separate sandwich bag, take the dressing in its jar and toss it all together when ready to eat.
Classic crunchy coleslaw
Coleslaw is an all-time favourite for any type of summer gathering, especially barbecues and picnics. This coleslaw dressing has an Asian-inspired twist.
Cabbage and mushroom spring rolls
Wombok, or chinese cabbage, is identified by its elongated shape and overlapping leaves. It has a mild flavour and a wonderful crunch, perfect for stir-fries and salads. Note
Beef and bacon rissoles with gravy and cabbage mash
These hearty homestyle rissoles partnered with a sharp gravy and mashed potato are well suited for a delicious weeknight family dinner – especially comforting in winter.
Beef and crunchy cabbage salad
With juicy sirloin steak sliced and shaken up with chinese cabbage, vegetables and a hot, fragrant sauce, this quick salad makes a statement.
Chilli and honey barbecued steak with coleslaw
Marinate your steak in this beautiful sweet and spicy honey and chilli glaze and grill to perfection. Serve with a creamy homemade coleslaw to create a brilliant restaurant-worthy dish for your family and friends.
Thai crab fritters with cabbage salad
These crispy golden Thai inspired crab fritters make the perfect dinner any night of the week. Paired with a fresh cabbage salad, this fresh, wholesome, and authentic dish ticks all the boxes! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.
Curried mince with cabbage and rice
This curried mince recipe is deliciously fragrant. Serve with herbed rice or noodles for a stand-out dish
Crumbed fish burgers with cabbage slaw and chilli mayo
Impress your family with these delicious homemade fish burgers, complete with a crunchy panko coating and rich and creamy cabbage slaw and mayonnaise sauce.
Chicken and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear
Healthy dinners don’t have to be dull! These lean chicken meatballs from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Fast Favourite Dinners’ cookbook are served with a big portion of veg for a satisfying meal.
Brown fried rice with carrot, cabbage and red onion
This twist on the usual fried rice uses stir-fried cabbage and carrot and fibre-rich brown rice to give this classic comfort food a healthy boost.
Couscous, red cabbage and walnut salad
Couscous, red cabbage and walnut combine for a bright and tasty salad.
Japanese cabbage pancakes
These quick Japanese pancakes are known as okonomiyaki. You can easily add extra left over vegetables to the mix if you like.
Meatloaf with stir-fried cabbage
An easy dinner favourite for the whole family.
Corned beef and red cabbage sandwich
This classic combo gives your midweek sandwiches a deluxe touch.
Pulled salmon tortillas with red cabbage slaw
Give your tacos a lighter twist.
Brown fried rice with carrot, cabbage and red onion
Get your five-a-day.
Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear
Have a ball.
Beef cheeks with mushrooms and braised cabbage
This melt-in-your-mouth beef stew is full of flavour and perfect for a cold night.
Shaved cabbage with pecorino balsamic
No lettuce required for this tasty cabbage salad.
Cabbage rolls
The tastiest way to enjoy cabbage.
Mulled wine pork with red cabbage
A rich slow-cooker pork meal.
