10 cabbage dishes you should definitely try

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

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1. Stew with cabbage, beef and spelled

This delicious stew is cooked first on the stove and then in the oven. A little longer than usual, but worth it.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions;
• 120 g tomato paste;
• 4 cloves of garlic;
• 1 400 g of chopped tomatoes in their own juice;
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 lemon;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon;
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg;
• 1 large head of cabbage;
• 6 small carrots;
• 300 g spelled;
• 900 ml of meat broth;
• 1,400 g ground beef;
• a few sprigs of fresh thyme;
• 1 bunch of dill;
• some vegetable oil.

Preparation

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat. Fry one chopped onion. Add tomato paste, stir and cook for another minute. Then add chopped garlic and chopped tomatoes and mix well again.

Reduce heat. Add sugar, vinegar, whole lemon juice, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the vegetables. Cut the cabbage into small strips, the carrots into slices and place in the pan. Stir, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for an hour, until the cabbage is very soft. Then take out the bay leaves.

In the meantime, cook the spelled. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and brown the chopped onion. Add the spelled and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in broth, add chopped thyme leaves and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover the saucepan with a lid and cook the spelled for another 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, spelled (along with the liquid), chopped dill, and salt to taste. Brush a large baking dish with vegetable oil. Put the meat mixture on the bottom, then the stewed cabbage. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180 ° C for an hour.

2. Baked cabbage with bacon

It is unlikely that you tried to simply bake cabbage in the oven. And in vain, because it turns out soft and juicy. And spices and bacon give it a special flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cabbage;
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 8 slices of bacon.

Preparation

Remove the top leaves from the cabbage and rinse. Cut into quarters, remove the stalk, then cut each piece in half. Place the cabbage on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously.

Cut the bacon slices in half and place them on top of the cabbage. Place in an oven preheated to 230 ° C for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes from the start of baking, turn the cabbage pieces over. Serve hot.

3. Light soup with cabbage and vegetable mix

Isn't the soup in broth? Easily! And also satisfying and incredibly tasty.

Ingredients

• some olive oil;
• 1 head of onion;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• salt to taste;
• 2 tomatoes;
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• a handful of fresh spinach;
• ½ a head of cabbage;
• 250 g frozen vegetable mixture;
• 900 ml vegetable broth or water;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 bunch of parsley.

Preparation

Pour olive oil into a deep saucepan, add chopped onion, garlic, tomato paste, oregano and salt. Broil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place the diced tomatoes, basil, and minced spinach in the skillet and cook for a couple more minutes.

Add chopped cabbage, vegetable mixture, broth or water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add lemon juice, chopped parsley and spices to taste to the prepared soup.

4. Lazy cabbage rolls

An unusual and simple variation of the well-known stuffed cabbage rolls.

Ingredients

• ½ medium head of cabbage;
• 450 g minced pork;
• 450 g minced turkey;
• 700 g of boiled rice at room temperature;
• 1 large onion head;
• 2 large eggs;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• a few sprigs of parsley or dill;
• some vegetable oil;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 50 g butter;
• 1 large carrot;
• 200 ml marinara sauce;
• 700 ml hot water.

Preparation

Cut the cabbage into small, thin strips, after removing the stalk. Place in boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Then drain and squeeze out excess liquid.

In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, cabbage, rice, half chopped onion, eggs, spices (your choice), and chopped greens. Stir well, scoop the mixture into balls and place in a greased deep baking dish.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet and melt the butter. Fry the remaining onions in it, add the grated carrots and cook for another 3 minutes, until they soften. Add marinara and hot water. Bring to a boil and season with spices.

Pour the sauce over the lazy cabbage rolls. Cover the dish with foil and place in the oven preheated to 220 ° C for 40 minutes.

5. Thick soup with cabbage, rice and beef

And here is another interesting option for those who love cabbage rolls, but do not like to wrap them.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 700 g ground beef;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 1 large onion;
• 2 large carrots;
• ½ medium head of cabbage;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• 800 ml of beef broth;
• 600 g tomato paste;
• 800 g of chopped tomatoes in their own juice;
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcester or soy sauce
• 1½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¾ teaspoon dried thyme;
• 1 bay leaf;
• 140 g long grain rice;
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 bunch of parsley.

Preparation

Heat oil in a saucepan or cauldron over medium heat. Put the minced meat there, season with spices and fry, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned. Then place it on a plate.

In the same place, lightly fry chopped onions and grated carrots. Add finely chopped cabbage and cook for a couple of minutes. Then add the chopped garlic and mix well.

Pour in the broth, add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, sugar, sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme and bay leaf. Add meat, season with spices and bring to a boil. Take out the bay leaf. Then add the rice, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes. The rice should be soft.

If the soup seems too thick to you, add a little more water or broth. Finally add lemon juice, chopped parsley and stir.

6. Pasta with cabbage, potatoes and cheese

For this dish, you can use the boiled potatoes left over from yesterday's dinner. The main thing is to choose aromatic and tasty cheese.

Ingredients

• 220 g potatoes;
• salt to taste;
• 220 g pasta (preferably whole grains);
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic;
• 1 small head of cabbage;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 15 g butter;
• 100 g of grated hard cheese.

Preparation

Peel potatoes, place in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook potatoes until tender. Remove the potatoes and boil the pasta in the same water until al dente. Drain off the water, leaving a little for later.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet and fry the minced garlic in it. Chop the cabbage finely, removing the stalk, and add to the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the cabbage, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes, until it softens.

Add the pasta, the sliced potatoes, and the rest of the water to the cabbage. Cook for a few minutes, add butter and grated cheese. Stir well, season with spices and cook for a few more minutes.

7. Indian stew

Various spices give the cabbage an incredible aroma. Feel free to experiment: add turmeric for color, and asafoetida for unusual scent.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of cumin;
• a small piece of ginger (about 2.5 cm);
• 1 teaspoon paprika;
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 head of cabbage;
• salt to taste;
• 60 ml of water;
• 180 g frozen green peas.

Preparation

Heat oil in a skillet and add cumin and grated ginger. Toast for a minute, then add the paprika, coriander, chopped cabbage and salt. Stir and pour in water.

Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until cabbage is tender. Place the peas in a skillet and cook for a couple of minutes.

8. Stewed cabbage in wine

Who said that cabbage can only be stewed in water?

Ingredients

• 1 head of cabbage;
• 50 g butter;
• 4 cloves of garlic;
• 170 ml of white wine;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 100 g of grated Parmesan.

Preparation

Remove the top leaves from the cabbage and rinse it under running water. Cut the head of cabbage into 4 pieces, remove the stalk and cut the cabbage into small strips.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Fry chopped garlic on it until golden brown. Place the cabbage in a saucepan and stir well so that it is completely covered with oil. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the cabbage is translucent and begins to brown.

Pour wine into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and cook for another 15 minutes or more, until the cabbage is tender enough. Season with spices and stir. Sprinkle the cabbage with grated cheese before serving.

9. Omelet with cabbage filling

A hearty and healthy breakfast or snack recipe from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 1 ripe avocado
• 3 limes;
• ½ bunch of cilantro;
• 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt;
• some olive oil;
• salt to taste;
• 1 small onion head;
• 1 carrot;
• ½ a head of cabbage;
• 1 chili pepper;
• 8 large eggs;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 60 g grated cheddar or other hard cheese.

Preparation

Place the avocado pulp in a blender, add the juice of 2 limes, cilantro stalks, yogurt and a dash of olive oil. Grind until smooth and season with salt. Cut onions, carrots and cabbage into small thin strips. Combine the chopped chili, most of the cilantro leaves, and the yogurt sauce with the vegetables. Add salt if necessary.

Beat the eggs, add a little water and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet and add ¼ of the egg mass. Sprinkle with ¼ part of the grated cheese and grill on one side for a couple of minutes. Make three more scrambled eggs in the same way. Place the omelet on a plate, top with the cabbage filling and gently wrap it in a roll.

10. Sandwiches with cabbage and tuna

If you wish, you can not spread the mixture on the bread, but leave it in the form of a salad.

Ingredients for 10 sandwiches

• 1 can of canned tuna
• ¼ a small head of cabbage;
• ½ bunch of green onions;
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise;
• 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 10 large slices of bread.

Preparation

Drain the liquid from the tuna and mash the fish with a fork. Chop the cabbage and onions and mix them with tuna, mayonnaise, yogurt and spices. Spread the cabbage mixture over 5 slices of bread, cover with the rest of the slices and cut in half.