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7 Dishes To Make With Purple Cabbage

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

January 23, 2024

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Purple cabbage is an unsung hero in the cruciferous food family. It is rich in nutrients and packed full of vitamins A, K, and B6 as well as antioxidants. This powerhouse food makes a colorful side dish and is more versatile than you might think. Here are 7 dishes you can make with purple cabbage.

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Simply Home Cooked
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Purple Cabbage Slaw

Purple cabbage slaw is a delicious and colorful side dish. It has a creamy, tangy dressing crammed full of flavor with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings.

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Sweet and Savory Meals

Baja Fish Tacos

The taco is loaded with lip-smacking perfectly fried cod, scrumptious purple cabbage slaw, and a uniquely delicious cream sauce.

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Madeline Hall

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Rolled in flavor, they are packed with mushrooms, rice, ground meat, garlic, scallions, sriracha, and tons of delicious seasonings.

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The Banana Diaries

Roasted Purple Cabbage

The cabbage is roasted and topped with goat cheese crumbles and walnuts and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. All of the flavors come together and create a flavor explosion of goodness.

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Alpha Foodie

Pickled Purple Cabbage

Pickled purple cabbage is a tasty treat to enjoy with many of your beloved foods. It’s great to eat with eggs, add to salads, or top your tacos, sandwiches, or burgers with.

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Purple Cabbage Soup

A nourishing and flavorful soup, this recipe is healthy and kid-approved. It’s packed full of good-for-you veggies like kale, carrots, and tomatoes while full of flavor with garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and other seasonings.

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Kit's Kitchen

Purple Cabbage Salad

Make the most of this veggie with this simple and nutritious dish. Make for parties and celebrations, but you can also pack it for lunch. Add a little bit of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to turn it into a creamy cole slaw.

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