Cabbage Stir Fry with Mushrooms and Lentils

This cabbage stir fry is like a tasty symphony of flavors in your mouth. You get that crispy cabbage, a little kick from sriracha, a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, and the savory umaminess from soy sauce. Plus, it’s super quick to make! If …

This cabbage stir fry is like a tasty symphony of flavors in your mouth. You get that crispy cabbage, a little kick from sriracha, a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, and the savory umaminess from soy sauce. Plus, it’s super quick to make! If you’d like to explore quick and easy stir fry entrees,...

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Apple Slaw

This crisp and refreshing apple slaw is the perfect easy side dish for weeknight meals or potlucks during the fall season.

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This light, crunchy, and refreshing Apple Slaw recipe takes just a few minutes to put together and makes a huge amount of slaw for well under a dollar a serving. It’s one of my favorite slaw recipes because it’s incredibly versatile and can be served as a main dish (I love it topped with Roasted Chicken) or as a side dish for a quick weeknight meal. It also travels really well, so it’s an excellent option for your next potluck. The best part? It holds up beautifully throughout the week. 

Overhead view of a bowl full of apple slaw with ingredients on the sides.

What Is Apple Slaw?

Apple Slaw is a cold chopped salad. Crunchy sliced apples, carrots, green onions, and shredded cabbage are tossed in a creamy dressing, creating the perfect addition to any weeknight meal or backyard BBQ.

Ingredients For Apple Slaw

  • Green Cabbage: Is the foundation of this slaw. Cabbage is hearty but loaded with water, so always taste your slaw before serving it and adjust the seasoning accordingly. You can substitute green cabbage with red cabbage or even kale.
  • Apples: I use Granny Smith, but if you really want to have fun with it, use a mixture of apples. My favorites to throw in are Fuji, Gala, and Honeycrisp (they’re affordable when they’re in season). Keep apples from turning brown by submerging them in water that has an acid added to it. For every cup of water, use 2 teaspoons of lemon juice or 1 teaspoon of distilled or apple cider vinegar.
  • Carrots: Bring sweetness and crunch to the salad and a pop of color. If you don’t have carrots, substitute with raw butternut squash, parsnips, or add an extra cup of cabbage to the mix.
  • Green Onions: Lends a mild onion flavor to the salad. You can substitute them with chives or sweet onions. If you only have white or red onions, soak them in water for a minute or two to help decrease their pungency. 
  • Mayonnaise: Is the backbone of the dressing and adds a tangy creaminess. Substitute it with Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream.
  • Dijon Mustard: Adds a peppery kick and a touch of color to the dressing. If you don’t have Dijon mustard, use brown or yellow mustard.
  • Honey: Creates a touch of sweetness in the dressing. If you don’t have honey, substitute it with one teaspoon of brown sugar. Just dissolve it well before adding the dressing to the salad.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds a tangy note to the dressing and keeps the apples from browning. 

What To Serve With Apple Slaw

Serve this tangy slaw topped with roasted chicken for a light lunch. Or use it as topping on a Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken sandwich. I also love it served as a side for BBQ Ribs paired with Corn On The Cobb.

How To Store Leftovers

Store Apple Slaw in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days. Do not freeze, as it will change the texture of the cabbage. Always mix the slaw a few times and taste for salt before serving.

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Overhead view of a bowl full of apple slaw with the ingredients on the sides.
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Apple Slaw

This crisp and refreshing apple slaw is the perfect easy side dish for weeknight meals or potlucks during the fall season.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Total Cost $6.46 recipe / $0.65 serving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 (1 cup each)
Calories 109kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise $0.63
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard $0.05
  • 2 tsp honey $0.11
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar $0.09
  • 1/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste) $0.01
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper $0.01
  • 1 small cabbage, thinly sliced (about 5 cups) $2.23
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, julienned (about 2 cups)* $2.55
  • 2 carrots, julienned (about 2 cups)* $0.42
  • 3 green onions, sliced (about 1 cup)* $0.36

Instructions

  • Mix the mayonnaise, Dijon, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.
  • Shred or thinly slice the cabbage into 2-inch by ¼-inch strips. Shred or slice the carrots into 2-inch by ⅛-inch strips. Peel and core the apples. Shred or slice them into 2-inch by ⅛-inch strips and keep them in water with lemon juice or vinegar added, so they don't brown.** Cut the green onions on the diagonal into 1/8-inch thick slices.
  • Mix the apples and vegetables with the dressing in a large bowl. If necessary, add more salt to taste.
  • Keep the salad refrigerated until ready to serve. Mix before serving, and add more salt to taste.

See how we calculate recipe costs here.

Notes

*If finely slicing vegetables is difficult for you, use the slicing or shredding attachment on a food processor, a mandoline, or a large-holed cheese grater.
**For every one cup of water add 2 tsp lemon juice or 1 tsp distilled or apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 4g

How to Make Apple Slaw – Step by Step Photos

Ingredients for dressing in a bowl, not mixed.

Mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp honey, 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper to make a dressing.

Prepared vegetables on a cutting board.

Shred or slice one small cabbage into 2 by ⅛-inch strips. Shred or slice two carrots into 2 by ¼-inch strips. Peel and core two apples, then shred or slice them into 2 by ⅛-inch strips and keep them in water with lemon juice or vinegar added, so they don’t brown. Cut three green onions on the diagonal into 1/8-inch thick slices.

Dressing being poured over the bowl of shredded vegetables.

Mix the apples and vegetables with the dressing in a large bowl. If necessary, add more salt to taste.

Finished apple slaw in a bowl.

Keep the apple slaw refrigerated until ready to serve. Mix before serving, and add more salt to taste.

Close up side view of a bowl of apple slaw.

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Green Goddess Salad

This creamy, crunchy, and tangy Green Goddess salad is as delicious as it is easy to make, plus it’s ridiculously budget-friendly.

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This Green Goddess Salad recipe is so good every time I take a bite, I feel like screaming, “I can’t believe this is cabbage!”. If you’re looking for a delicious and refreshing salad that’s super easy to make and ridiculously budget-friendly (you will never pay for bagged salad again), then you need to try Green Goddess Salad. The creamy, herb-packed Green Goddess Dressing it’s made with is to die for.

Overhead shot of Green Goddess Salad in a white bowl.

What Is Green Goddess Salad?

Green Goddess Salad is believed to have been created in the 1920s in San Francisco as an homage to an actor in the play The Green Goddess. It’s usually a mixture of leafy greens and a zesty, herbaceous Green Goddess Dressing.

Ingredients for Green Goddess Salad

My recipe for Green Goddess Salad uses cabbage as the primary green, so this salad keeps well, making it a perfect choice for potlucks. Though I keep things simple to keep this recipe budget-friendly, this salad is often served with croutons and grilled shrimp or chicken. Here’s what you’ll need to make Green Goddess Salad:

  • Green Cabbage: is the base of our salad. It’s very budget-friendly and has a great shelf life. But if cabbage isn’t your thing, you can def sub this cabbage with about 8 cups of your favorite chopped greens.
  • Fennel Bulb: adds the traditional black licorice note that Green Goddess is known for. You can substitute the fennel with a cup of fresh tarragon leaves. make sure to reserve the fronds for an addition to the Green Goddess Dressing or to use as a garnish.
  • Green Onions: add pungency to the mix. If you don’t have green onions, sub with half a small white onion.
  • Italian Parsley: adds deep green color to the salad and grassy notes. You can substitute it with curly parsley if you wish or fresh basil.
  • Green Goddess Dressing: this herbaceous concoction is fantastic when prepared fresh (definitely check out our easy recipe!), but you can also get it pre-made at most major supermarkets.
Overhead shot of Green Goddess Salad being tossed in a white bowl.

How To Store Green Goddess Salad

This salad keeps really well. Though you can mix the dressing into the greens and refrigerate the salad for up to 5 days, the flavors mellow considerably. If you’re going to premix, I recommend giving it a good stir, tasting the greens, and adding a few pinches of salt and maybe a crack or two of black pepper before serving. I do not recommend freezing this salad, as the textures of the greens will change considerably as they thaw.

What To Serve With Green Goddess Salad

This is a perfect salad to bring to a get-together because it travels really well. Its herbaceous tangy notes make it a perfect pairing for lighter dishes like Easy Fish Tacos with Cumin Lime Slaw, Salmorejo, Tuna Patties, or Chicken Lettuce Wraps. But it is also hearty enough to pair with bolder flavors like BBQ Ribs, Sausage Kebabs, Roasted Chicken, and Classic Homemade Meatloaf.

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Green Goddess Salad

This creamy, crunchy, and tangy Green Goddess salad is as delicious as it is easy to make, plus it's ridiculously budget-friendly.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Total Cost ($13.69 recipe / $1.71 serving)
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 2-cup servings
Calories 110kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 fennel bulb $3.49
  • 4 green onions $0.45
  • 1 green cabbage (about 3 lbs) $2.23
  • 1 cup Italian parsley leaves $0.79
  • 2 cups Green Goddess Dressing $6.73

Instructions

  • Rinse the fennel bulb under cool water. Slice the fennel bulb in half from root to stem. Trim off the stem, reserving the fennel fronds to use in the Green Goddess Dressing. If you've purchased pre-made dressing, use the fennel fronds as garnish.
  • Slice around the triangle-shaped core of each fennel bulb half. Place each half in a bowl of water to prevent the fennel from browning. Then chop each fennel half into 1/4-inch thick slices. Finally, cut the fennel slices into 1/4-inch dice. Keep the diced fennel in the water until ready to use.
  • Remove the roots from the green onions and then slice in 1/8 inch slices on the diagonal. Rough chop the Italian Parsley leaves.
  • Slice the green cabbage in half, and cut around the core. Next, cut each cabbage half into 1/4-inch thick slices. Then cut each slice into 1/4-inch strips. Finally, cut each strip into 1/4-inch dice. You should have about 10 to 12 cups of chopped cabbage.
  • Place the cabbage, onions, Italian parsley, fennel fronds, and fennel in a large bowl. Top with the Green Goddess Dressing. Toss the greens in the dressing. 
  • Taste the greens about ten minutes after adding the dressing; if necessary, add salt and pepper. If you are preparing the salad ahead of time, give it a big stir before serving, and add salt and pepper if necessary.

See how we calculate recipe costs here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 91mg | Fiber: 4g

How to Make Green Goddess Salad – Step by Step Photos

Overhead shot of a fennel bulb sliced in half on a wood cutting board.

Rinse 1 fennel bulb under cool water. Slice the fennel bulb in half from root to stem. Trim off the stem, reserving the fennel fronds to use in the Green Goddess Dressing. If you’ve purchased pre-made dressing, use the fennel fronds as garnish.

Overhead shot of a fennel bulb being sliced on a cutting board.

Slice around the triangle-shaped core of each fennel bulb half. Place each half in a bowl of water to prevent the fennel from browning. Then chop each fennel half into 1/4-inch thick slices. Finally, cut the fennel slices into 1/4-inch dice. (Squares of fennel slices that are 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch.) Keep the diced fennel in the water until ready to use.

Overhead shot of sliced green onions and parsley on a cutting board.

Remove the roots from 4 green onions and then slice in 1/8-inch slices on the diagonal. Rough chop 1 cup of Italian Parsley leaves.

Overhead shot of green cabbage being sliced on a cutting board.

Slice 1 green cabbage in half, and cut around the core. Next, cut each cabbage half into 1/4-inch thick slices. Then cut each slice into 1/4-inch strips. Finally, cut each strip into 1/4-inch dice. You should have about 10 to 12 cups of chopped cabbage.

Overhead shot of Green Goddess Dressing being added to chopped greens in a white bowl.

Place the cabbage, onions, Italian parsley, fennel fronds, and fennel in a large bowl. Top with 2 cups of Green Goddess Dressing. Toss the greens in the dressing.

Overhead shot of Green Goddess Salad in a white bowl.

The dressing will add loads of flavor to the greens, but it will also extract some of their water. So taste them about ten minutes after adding the dressing, and if necessary, add salt and pepper to taste. If you are preparing the salad ahead of time, give it a big stir before serving, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Beth and I both couldn’t stop eating it!

Side shot of Green Goddess Salad in a white bowl.

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Cabbage Salad

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Let me introduce you to one of the BEST salads ever! This Cabbage Salad may not sound that exciting, but it is one of my all-time favorite salads. The colors, flavors, and textures are SO good. I love everything about it and whenever I make it for friends and family, they beg for the recipe.…

An Introduction to Cabbageware (Plus Ideas For Styling It This Summer)

If you’re not familiar with cabbageware (yes, you read that correctly), we’ll fill you in. Cabbageware is any ceramic—dinnerware, drinkware, snackware, you name it—that’s designed to look like, well, cabbage. That’s right: The same textured, leafy gree…

If you're not familiar with cabbageware (yes, you read that correctly), we'll fill you in. Cabbageware is any ceramic—dinnerware, drinkware, snackware, you name it—that's designed to look like, well, cabbage. That's right: The same textured, leafy greens you'd find in the grocery store or at a farmers' market are replicated in the form of mugs, bowls, plates, serving platters, and even egg cups.

This trend has been around since the 18th century, according to Suzanne Harrison, a Sotheby's porcelain and ceramics specialist. In a 2013 article from the Wall Street Journal Harrison explained, “Pottery and porcelain table wares in naturalistic forms such as fruits and vegetables were widely produced in England and Europe throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.” It wasn't until the 1960s that the produce-obsessed pottery movement came to the United States.

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Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw (Korean-Inspired)

What’s that? You’re craving kimchi but don’t want to run to the store or wait a week for it to ferment? We’ve got you. This QUICK kimchi-inspired slaw combines cabbage, apple, and carrot in a tangy, optionally spicy dressing.
It’s the perfect companion…

Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw (Korean-Inspired)

What’s that? You’re craving kimchi but don’t want to run to the store or wait a week for it to ferment? We’ve got you. This QUICK kimchi-inspired slaw combines cabbage, apple, and carrot in a tangy, optionally spicy dressing.

It’s the perfect companion for all your favorite Korean (and Korean-inspired) dishes, including bibimbap and Korean-style cauliflower wings. Plus, it’s ready in 20 minutes with just 10 ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done!

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Cabbage Rolls

These delicious Cabbage Rolls are stuffed with ground meat and rice then baked in a simple tomato sauce for an easy comfort meal.

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My name is Olena and I would love to share my grandma’s cabbage rolls that I grew up eating in Ukraine as a kid. Her cabbage rolls recipe is very simple using basic ingredients. My only change is I add a tablespoon of Italian seasoning which adds so much flavor to the cabbage rolls. I have also tried to add pot roast seasoning to the filling and cabbage rolls were to die for with a bit of a heat kick!

Cabbage rolls in a large stock pot covered with tomato sauce and garnished with fresh dill.

What Are Cabbage Rolls?

Cabbage rolls are a dish where tender cabbage leaves are wrapped around meat and rice filling, then baked in tomato sauce. Cabbage rolls are a staple in many Eastern European cuisines and recipes vary greatly. Some prefer to use fermented cabbage leaves, and some like to add more rice than meat or use just rice in the filling. There are cabbage rolls even with buckwheat and barley. In our household, we like Ukrainian cabbage rolls on a meaty side, with both meat and rice in the filling, served with lots of flavorful tomato sauce.

And on busy weeknights, Ukrainians often make unstuffed cabbage rolls which are more of a casserole type of dish made in one pot.

Can You Use Different Meat In Cabbage Rolls?

To make cabbage rolls, I recommend using a combination of ground beef and ground pork for maximum flavor. However, you can use only ground beef or only ground pork, if that’s all you have on hand.

If you would like to make cabbage rolls more lean, feel free to mix ground chicken or ground turkey with more high fat content ground meat like ground beef or ground pork. Cabbage rolls made with only poultry will turn out dry.

Can You Make Them Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can make cabbage rolls ahead of time. You can roll cabbage rolls, assemble in a single layer in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Or just use the Dutch oven if you have enough space in your refrigerator. Then bake with tomato sauce mixture as per recipe.

You can also cover the baking dish with a few layers of plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze cabbage rolls for up to 3 months. You will have to fully defrost frozen cabbage rolls before baking. Thaw them in the fridge for 24 hours.

To freeze cooked cabbage rolls leftovers, bake and cool them completely. Transfer cooked cabbage rolls and sauce, leaving some room for expansion, to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Side view of cabbage rolls served on a black plate with sour cream and fresh dill on top and a fork on the side.

How To Reheat Cabbage Rolls

Store cabbage rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat cabbage rolls, microwave them for 2-3 minutes. You can also reheat them on the stove. In a small pot, add cabbage rolls and the sauce, cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until warmed through

What To Serve With Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage rolls are a one pot meal that has meat, starch and vegetables in it. In Ukraine, we serve cabbage rolls with generous amounts of sauce, topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill. With a hunk of fresh rye bread or crusty bread like baguette for sopping up the juices. Ukrainian garlic bread will go so well with cabbage rolls as well.

Tips for Best Results

  1. Buy a large head of cabbage, so you have larger leaves to work with and extra ones, just in case.
  2. When cooking the cabbage, do not remove it from the pot with boiling water to cut off the leaf every time. Instead, hold it with a big fork, cut the leaf off and remove it from the pot with the same fork.
  3. As the head of cabbage gets smaller, dump some of the boiling water from the pot, so the head of cabbage is peeking out for easy leaf removal.
  4. Large rimmed baking sheet works very well for holding cabbage leaves. It helps them cool faster and holds water.
  5. When you remove the rib on each cabbage leaf, overlap each side covering the empty triangle and closing the gap.
  6. Combine 2-3 smaller cabbage leaves overlapping each other to create a bigger leaf for rolling.
  7. Keep rolled cabbage rolls on a side. If you end up with leftover stuffing mixture, unroll larger size cabbage rolls, add more stuffing to them, and roll them back.
  8. If you don’t have a Dutch oven, a large deep baking sheet tightly covered with a double layer of aluminum foil will work. Your cabbage rolls will need a bit more cook time though.
  9. If you do not love boiling cabbage, consider buying savoy cabbage. Its leaves are soft and require no pre-cooking before rolling.
overhead view of cabbage rolls in a stock pot with tomato sauce poured on top and garnished with fresh dill
overhead view of cabbage rolls in a stock pot with tomato sauce poured on top and garnished with fresh dill
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Cabbage Rolls

These delicious Cabbage Rolls are stuffed with ground meat and rice then baked in a simple tomato sauce for an easy comfort meal.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Ukrainian
Total Cost $15.49 recipe / $1.94 serving
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings 8 2 cabbage rolls each
Calories 355kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cabbage $2.23
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped $0.76
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.34
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning $0.30
  • 2 tsp salt $0.10
  • 2 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper, divided $0.10
  • 1 lb. ground beef extra lean $6.49
  • 1 lb. ground pork $2.27
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked, rinsed & drained $0.37
  • 1 28oz can tomato sauce $1.79
  • 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium $0.68

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Bring a large stock pot with salted water to a boil. Add a head of cabbage to the pot and cook for 2 minutes. Use a large fork to partially lift the cabbage from the water, then with a paring knife, remove the softened outer leaves. Place the cabbage back in the pot and repeat until all leaves are removed.
  • Preheat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the Italian seasoning and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring a few times. Transfer the onions and garlic to a large bowl.
  • To the same bowl, add the ground beef, ground pork, uncooked rice, salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper and mix well using your hands.
  • Remove the thick stem on the cabbage leaves. Lay the cabbage leaf flat, add 1/4 cup – 1/3 cup of the filling in the center, tuck in the sides and roll the cabbage up. Place the cabbage rolls with the seam side down in a large Dutch oven. Repeat with remaining ingredients, overlapping two smaller leaves if needed to hold the filling.
  • In a large bowl combine the tomato sauce, chicken broth, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir the ingredients together, pour the mixture over the cabbage rolls and cover with a lid.
  • Bake cabbage rolls for 90 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 15 minutes and serve hot with sour cream and dill (optional).

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 1179mg | Fiber: 5g

How to Make Cabbage Rolls – Step by Step Photos

Overhead shot of cabbage in a dutch oven boiling in water.

Add a head of cabbage to a large pot with salted boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes.

Overhead view of softened outer leaves being removed from the cabbage with a pairing knife.

Use a large fork to partially lift the cabbage from the water, then with a paring knife, remove the softened outer leaves. Place the cabbage back in the pot and repeat until all leaves are removed.

Overhead view of sauteed onions, garlic and Italian seasoning in a large skillet.

Preheat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add two diced onions and four cloves minced garlic, and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add one tablespoon Italian seasoning and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring a few times. Transfer the onions and garlic to a large bowl.

Overhead view of large glass bowl with ground pork, ground beef, uncooked white rice, sautéed onion, garlic and seasoning.

To the same bowl, add one pound of ground beef, one pound of ground pork, one cup of uncooked rice, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper and mix well using your hands.

Overhead view of parboiled cabbage leaves with middle stem being removed with a pairing knife.

Remove the thick stem on the cabbage leaves.

Overhead view of flat cabbage leaf stuffed with filling

Lay the cabbage leaf flat and add 1/4 cup – 1/3 cup of the filling in the center.

Overhead view of stuffed cabbage leaf with sides tucked and leaf rolled over stuffing.

Tuck in the sides and roll the cabbage up. Repeat with remaining ingredients, overlapping two smaller leaves if needed to hold the filling.

Overhead view of stuffed and rolled cabbage leaves placed side by side in a dutch oven.

Place the cabbage rolls with the seam side down in a large Dutch oven.

Overhead view of tomato sauce mixture being poured over cabbage leaves inside dutch oven.
In a large bowl combine one 28oz. can of tomato sauce, four cups low-sodium chicken broth, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of pepper. Stir the ingredients together, pour the mixture over the cabbage rolls, and cover with a lid.
Overhead view of cooked cabbage rolls with tomato sauce in a dutch oven.

Bake cabbage rolls for 90 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 15 minutes and serve hot with sour cream and dill (optional).

Overhead view of cooked cabbage rolls with tomato sauce on a black serving plate topped with sour cream and fresh dill.

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BBQ Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos

If you’ve ever felt left out by the lack of quality vegan options at a BBQ, consider those days over! Introducing the smoky, sweet, spicy flavors of BBQ in a sweet potato chickpea taco with cabbage, lime, and chipotle crema. It’s a plant-based wi…

BBQ Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos

If you’ve ever felt left out by the lack of quality vegan options at a BBQ, consider those days over! Introducing the smoky, sweet, spicy flavors of BBQ in a sweet potato chickpea taco with cabbage, lime, and chipotle crema. It’s a plant-based winner worthy of sharing with friends!

Satisfying, nourishing, and ready in just 30 minutes! Grab your tortillas — let’s make tacos!

These tacos begin with roasting chickpeas and cubed sweet potatoes in a BBQ-inspired spice mixture of smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne!

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Fish Tacos

We have tacos almost every week, thank you Taco Tuesday! But there really is no bad day to eat tacos. A few of our favorites include: ground beef tacos, cauliflower tacos, black bean tacos, shrimp tacos, and steak tacos. These Fish Tacos are also a cro…

We have tacos almost every week, thank you Taco Tuesday! But there really is no bad day to eat tacos. A few of our favorites include: ground beef tacos, cauliflower tacos, black bean tacos, shrimp tacos, and steak tacos. These Fish Tacos are also a crowd pleaser. They only take 30 minutes to make and…

Nourishing Cabbage, Fennel & Lentil Soup (1 Pot!)

We know what you’re thinking: Cabbage soup isn’t sexy. But is it? Cabbage and fennel just met and they’re now inseparable. This soup is just the beginning of their love affair! Made with Italian seasonings, fresh fennel, and lentils, this soup is savor…

Nourishing Cabbage, Fennel & Lentil Soup (1 Pot!)

We know what you’re thinking: Cabbage soup isn’t sexy. But is it? Cabbage and fennel just met and they’re now inseparable. This soup is just the beginning of their love affair! Made with Italian seasonings, fresh fennel, and lentils, this soup is savory, nourishing, subtly spicy, and light yet satisfying!

Made in just 1 pot, it’s the perfect easy meal for a cozy weeknight in!

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