Cabbage is a seriously underrated vegetable. It’s jam-packed with nutrients – including vitamins C and K, as well as fiber, the amino acid glutamine and antioxidants. Plus, it can be cooked in many ways for a delicious side dish.
Here are some low carb cabbage recipes your family is sure to enjoy. Plus, you will feel good about feeding them these healthy and delicious meals.
1. Low-carb cabbage soupCabbage soup might not look beautiful or seem fancy, but oh boy does it taste delicious. When you simmer the cabbage together with flavorful sausage and spicy green chilies, something magical happens. Cabbage becomes more than just a coleslaw ingredient – it becomes the star of the show. The recipe below delivers a comforting meal in a low-carb, keto-friendly package.
2. Low-carb cabbage rollsCabbage rolls are one of the ultimate comfort foods. This is the kind of dish you'll love to make for your family on a leisurely Sunday afternoon. This recipe incorporates all the slow-cooked flavor of your grandmother’s stuffed cabbage rolls but without the carbs.
3. Low-carb cabbage stir fryChinese-style stir-fries are often loaded with sugar and other high-carb ingredients. The recipe below is happily very low in carbs. It’s quick and easy to make and has tons of flavor thanks to bacon, garlic, ginger and soy sauce. You can serve it over cauliflower rice and call it a meal.
4. Low-carb baked cabbageYou can use any cheese you want in this recipe. Consider a fairly strong cheese such as Gruyere or substitute something milder such as jack or mozzarella. Serve this alongside roasted or grilled chicken, pork or beef. It’s also the perfect side to go with hearty sausages.
5. Low-carb cabbage lasagnaFew things are as satisfying as a freshly baked lasagna with its layers of hearty meat sauce, cheese and herbs baked together until bubbly. The recipe below could become your favorite low-carb version. It’s made with cabbage leaves in place of noodles, and it’s so good, you won’t even miss the pasta.
