Cabbage Recipes (Sans the Corned Beef)

Cabbage Recipes (Sans the Corned Beef)

For many of us, it seems almost a given. When we hear the word cabbage, our minds are automatically promoted to conjure up corned beef. The two ingredients pair together so well that it's almost impossible to imagine cabbage without corned beef. At least this holds true if youre from the South. However, it is indeed possible to prepare cabbage without any hint of corned beef. And with these three recipes, it's not only possible but delicious to boot. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Lamb, Kamut, and Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce

The first recipe we present to you are these cabbage rolls stuffed full of lamb and Kamut berries and saturated with tomato sauce. Trust us, no corned beef in sight. Traditionally, this recipe uses short grain rice. However, by trading out the short grain rice fororganic Kamut berries, you get an even better texture (think chewy and buttery), as well as a whole-grain nutritional punch. This recipe calls for a small head of savoy cabbage, along with onion, carrots, and green bell peppers. Add ground lamb and crushed tomatoes and things really get interesting. It is liberally seasoned with spices such as garlic, ground cinnamon, allspice, and cumin, plus salt, ground pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Chopped cilantro or parsley leaves make for a great garnish, and crumbled feta cheese gives the dish a finished look along with adding that strong, cheesy flavor that only feta can give. Also, bear in mind that you will have to soak the Kamut berries overnight before using it.

Farro, Cabbage, and Lentil Soup

Cabbage Recipes (Sans the Corned Beef) _ Bobs Red Mill Sometimes, you're just in the mood for a thick and hearty soup that is rich with flavor and packed with nutrition. This farro, cabbage, and lentil soup may be just the ticket, especially on chilly fall or winter days. This recipe serves four people, but it could easily be doubled or even tripled if you are trying to feed a crowd. This soup uses a base of chicken broth and dry white wine and is loaded down with delicious veggies like green cabbage, yellow onion, and celery, plus baby greens like spinach or kale. Lentils andorganic farro bring the texture, and freshly crumbled bacon, as well as the resulting bacon fat, give this soup loads of flavor. Spice it up even more with ingredients like rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, and good old salt and pepper. You can even add red pepper flakes to give it some heat and top this soup with crumbled feta cheese, as well. Once its done, simply serve and enjoy.

Quinoa Asian Slaw

The only thing that goes better with cabbage than corned beef is, well, just about anything Asian. Classic Asian ingredients like soy sauce seem as though they are made to complement cabbage. Quinoa Asian slaw uses not only soy sauce, but rice wine vinegar and toasted sesame oil for a robust mix of quintessentially Asian flavors. Super simple to make, this combination of crunchy, toastedorganic quinoa, cabbage, green onions, plus unseasoned ramen noodles make this a delicious and intriguing slaw. This dish is also vegetarian, which makes it a great way to serve up cabbage to your friends and family who try to avoid meat. Make sure you toast your quinoa over medium heat in a dry skillet until it is a golden brown color. The lightly toasted flavor is part of what makes this Asian slaw so good. You could add other flavors to this recipe to ramp it up a notch, too, such as minced ginger and a bit of minced garlic. Either way, this is a tasty cabbage dish (sans the corned beef) that everyone will love. As you can see, not every cabbage recipe has to include corned beef to make it a hit. While cabbage and corned beef are amazing, no question, we think recipes like this Asian Quinoa Slaw, the Farro, Cabbage, and Lentil Soup, and the Cabbage Rolls with Lamb and Kamut Berries are all equally as amazing when you feel like mixing things up. We encourage you to experiment with these suggestions and make them your own. The great thing is that cabbage is an excellent, low-calorie vegetable that is surprisingly versatile. So, get a little creative and see what sort of recipes you can come up with that dont include corned beef. We dare you!
Bob's Red Mill
February 22 2018

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