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Many people have experienced cabbage only as the main ingredient in traditional American coleslaw, as the crunchy purple "things" in a salad, or as an encasing for ground beef or sausage and rice in stuffed cabbage. However, when cooked a certain way and with select ingredients, you can turn mild-tasting cabbage into a flavorful dish.
The trick to making cabbage tasty is not to cook it until it turns to mush. If you're leaving it raw, you want to enhance the flavor, not drown it in salad dressing. From a hearty cabbage steak to a light, fresh chicken salad, these recipes just might change your mind about how versatile cabbage is.
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Cabbage steaks
"Steak" doesn't only mean a slab of beef; in culinary terms, a steak also can be a thick slice of something distinctly non-meaty -- such as cabbage. This recipe takes only about 45 minutes from prep to plating, and requires just a few seasonings. The tutorial uses mushrooms for additional flavor, but if you're not a fan, you may omit them or substitute with another veggie, such as thinly sliced, cooked carrots. Get the recipe here.
Cabbage and bacon
For many carnivores, bacon is the epitome of meaty goodness. In this recipe, cabbage cuts down on the bacon's saltiness and is a great base to hold a ton of cheese. The result is not unlike a loaded baked potato, with far less carbs. Get the recipe here.
Pork chops, cabbage and apples
In a twist on basic pork chops and applesauce, this recipe uses sauteed apples to bring out the slight sweetness of the cabbage. In approximately one hour, you'll be serving a filling your dinner guests will rave about. The recipe calls for Granny Smith apples, but if you want a sweeter dish, use red apples such as Fuji. Get the recipe here.
Chinese chicken salad
This mildly spicy salad brings together a slew of fresh produce, resulting in an incredibly healthy meal. Chow mein noodles add crunch, while mandarin oranges provide just a touch of sweetness. Ginger and chili oil create heat, but if you prefer things on the mild side, omit the chili oil. Get the recipe here.
Roasted Parmesan cabbage wedges with bacon
It takes less than half an hour to make this delicious hot meal. Parmesan cheese tops a wedge of cabbage, and crispy bacon crumbles provide all the sodium needed to enhance the cabbage's flavor. With only five ingredients, this dish is a snap to make. Get the recipe here.
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