Delicious and Nutritious: Vegetarian Keto Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage, a versatile and budget-friendly vegetable, is an excellent addition to a ketogenic diet. Its low carbohydrate content and high fiber make it a filling and nutritious choice for various meals. This article explores a range of vegetarian keto cabbage recipes, from simple skillet dishes to hearty casseroles and innovative cabbage steaks.

Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Garlic

For a quick and easy side dish or even a main course, Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Garlic is a flavorful option. Ready in about 15 minutes, this recipe combines the smoky flavor of bacon with the pungent aroma of garlic, creating a delicious and satisfying dish.

Ingredients:

• Cabbage
• Bacon
• Garlic
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon until nearly crispy.
2. Add the garlic and sauté briefly.
3. Add the cabbage and cook until tender and shiny, stirring occasionally.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

This dish pairs well with various proteins, such as roasted pork tenderloin.

Cheesy Baked Cabbage Casserole

Inspired by a vintage recipe, this Cheesy Baked Cabbage Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a keto-friendly meal. This updated take on a classic recipe is streamlined for today's kitchen. The tender green cabbage soaks up the casserole's buttery, custardy goodness beautifully. The Parmesan cheese topping adds a salty, umami-rich golden crust.

Ingredients:

• Green cabbage
• Onion (optional)
• Butter
• Eggs
• Cream
• Salt and pepper
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Sauté the cabbage and onion in butter until softened.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the cabbage and onions to the egg mixture and stir well.
5. Transfer to a greased casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil, stir, and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and bake for 10 more minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.

Tips and Variations:

• Add a pinch of nutmeg, garlic powder, smoked paprika, or fresh herbs to enhance the flavor.
• Serve alongside grilled pork tenderloin or pork chops.
• Freeze the cooled casserole for up to 2-3 months.

Vegan Keto Cabbage Roll Skillet

This easy vegan keto cabbage roll skillet is a delicious and hearty dinner that can be on the table in 15 minutes! In addition to being totally vegan, it’s also gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free as well as free of the top 8 allergens.

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Ingredients:

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Finely shredded green cabbage
• Frozen riced cauliflower
• Plant-based crumbles
• Water
• Marinara sauce
• Dried minced onion
• Paprika
• Dried marjoram (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large lidded skillet or Dutch oven on low-medium heat.
2. Add the cauliflower rice and cabbage to the pan and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage and cauliflower have softened.
3. Add the plant-based crumbles, sauce, water, dried onion, paprika and marjoram to the pot and stir to mix everything.
4. Cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Remove from the heat, mix everything completely and let stand for a few minutes to let the rest of the water absorb and the food cool down a bit.
6. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper, per your taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!

One Pan Cabbage Casserole

This Keto One Pan Cabbage Casserole is a low carb, easy dinner ready in 30 minutes! The perfect easy keto dinner! This is basically a low carb spin on cabbage rolls. This recipe has those same great flavors but utilizes chopped cabbage and it is all made in one pan which saves a ton of time.

Ingredients:

• Beef or turkey
• Diced onion
• Chopped cabbage
• Tomatoes with green chili
• Tomato sauce
• Spices
• Cheese

Instructions:

1. Brown your beef or turkey over medium heat in a large skillet and drain off any grease.
2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the chopped cabbage and tomatoes with green chili, tomato sauce, and spices and stir well.
4. Cover and reduce heat to medium, cooking for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. When the cabbage has reached your desired tenderness, top with cheese and remove from heat. Place the lid on the skillet and allow the cheese to melt for about 2 minutes.

Vegan Cabbage Steaks with Tahini Sauce

Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Tahini Sauce are going to be your new favorite 30 minute side dish. A new sophisticated way to serve cabbage.

Ingredients:

• Cabbage
• Garlic clove
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Tahini Sauce:

• Tahini
• Mustard
• Lime juice
• Coconut milk
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and with a sharp knife cut the cabbage into even one inch thick pieces.
2. For extra flavor make sure to rub each side of the cabbage slices with a garlic clove, brush with olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste.
3. While the cabbage is cooking in the oven, get the sauce ready. In a blender or using a whisk combine the tahini with mustard, lime juice, coconut milk and olive oil.

Serve sprinkled with some diced hot chili peppers and sesame seeds.

Smoked Sausage & Cabbage Skillet

This Smoked Sausage & Cabbage skillet recipe is a quick, low-carb, one-pan meal that’s both flavorful and family-friendly. Made with smoked sausage, cabbage, onion, garlic, and butter, it’s naturally gluten-free and sugar-free.

Ingredients:

• Smoked sausage
• Cabbage
• Onion
• Garlic
• Butter

Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls is a simple, one-skillet meal that’s perfect for a quick and delicious low-carb dinner. Made with ground beef, cabbage, diced tomatoes, and spices, it captures all the delicious flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the fuss and the carbs!

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Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Cabbage
• Diced tomatoes
• Spices

Keto Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Keto Fried Cabbage with Bacon is an easy, low-carb recipe that you can serve as a side or main dish. Fry the bacon until crispy, then sauté the onions in the bacon grease. Mmm! I’m loving this already. Chopped cabbage, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper are added and simmered until tender. Add the cooked bacon crumbles on top before serving.

Ingredients:

• Bacon
• Onions
• Chopped cabbage
• Chicken broth
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup

You’re going to love this Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup. It’s a hearty, keto freindly meal that can be made using an Instant Pot or stovetop. The soup contains ground beef, cabbage, and a flavorful broth enhanced with Bragg’s Aminos. Unstuffed Cabbage Soup is perfect for a quick, one-pot meal, making it an excellent option for busy days.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Cabbage
• Flavorful broth
• Bragg’s Aminos

Marinated Keto Coleslaw

This Marinated Keto Coleslaw is a light, tangy, and slightly sweet side dish, perfect for any keto meal. Made without mayo (because it makes me barf), the sugar-free sweetener and vinegar-based dressing give it a refreshing tangy twist. The slaw is made from shredded cabbage, pickles, onion, and green pepper.

Ingredients:

• Shredded cabbage
• Pickles
• Onion
• Green pepper
• Sugar-free sweetener
• Vinegar-based dressing

Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl

These keto cabbage recipes show how versatile cabbage can be on a keto diet. Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick, one-pan meal with the flavors of an egg roll without the high-carb wrapper. The low carb meal is made with ground pork or beef, shredded cabbage, and seasonings like garlic, ginger, and soy or Bragg’s aminos. This meal is not only delicious and satisfying but also is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Ground pork or beef
• Shredded cabbage
• Seasonings like garlic, ginger, and soy or Bragg’s aminos

Cabbage Stir Fry

This easy go-to Stir Fry Vegetables Recipe, which I incorporate into breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Recently, I’ve been super into cabbage stir fry. It’s fresh, flavorful, frisky, and can easily be incorporated into your bowls.

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Ingredients:

• Avocado Oil
• Yellow Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Green Onion
• Fresh green cabbage
• Liquid Aminos or Coconut Aminos

Instructions:

1. Add the avocado oil to a large skillet with a deep lip and heat over medium-high.
2. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened and begins to turn translucent.
3. Stir in the chopped cabbage to the skillet - this will likely overflow the skillet at first. Stir as best you can, then cover. Cook until cabbage has wilted and begins cooking down, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove the cover and add the remaining ingredients, and stir well. Continue cooking until cabbage begins turning golden-brown around the edges and begins sticking to the skillet, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Italian Roasted Cabbage Slices

These Italian Roasted Cabbage Slices are so good and super easy - 5 min prep and 5 ingredients. With Italian herbs, olive oil, and parmesan cheese, this cabbage comes out tender and chock full of flavor. Even non-cabbage lovers like this roasted cabbage!

Ingredients:

• Cabbage
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Italian seasoning
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Lay foil on a baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
3. Slice the cabbage in half, then slice the half into 4 wedges.
4. Drizzle with half of the olive oil, then sprinkle half of the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
5. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven, flip cabbage wedges over and drizzle with remaining olive oil and seasoning.

Choosing and Storing Cabbage

• Types of Cabbage: Green cabbage is the most common type for keto recipes, while red cabbage offers a slightly spicier flavor.
• Selecting Cabbage: Look for cabbages that feel heavy for their size and have firm heads.
• Storage: Store cabbage in the refrigerator's vegetable drawer to maintain its freshness.

Tips for Keto Cabbage Recipes

• Avoid adding high-carb ingredients like carrots, peas, or sweet sauces.
• Use cabbage as a substitute for high-carb foods like rice or pasta.
• Adjust seasonings to your taste preferences.

Health Benefits of Cabbage

Cabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable that offers several health benefits:

• Low in calories and carbohydrates
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health
• Excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin K and Vitamin C

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