Low-carb and keto cabbage recipes
Cabbage is a versatile vegetable and comes in many shapes, sizes and colors. Green cabbage, with it’s firm head and smooth leaves, is probably the best known, but there are many other types of cabbage to discover. For example red cabbage, pointed cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and kale.In the low-carb and keto kitchen cabbage, with 3-4 percent carbohydrates, can substitute for rice, pasta and potatoes in a number of ways. Cabbage is usually affordable and available all year round in most places. If you need more ideas on great vegetables, please see our low-carb vegetables guide.
Below, you’ll find our most popular recipes, both meals and side dishes, that can help you discover the possibilities of cabbage.
Low-carb cabbage meals
Cabbage is a great base for low-carb and keto meals. Stay on budget and on your diet plan with the help of our Asian cabbage stir-fry, or why not try it with Indian or Italian flavors?
Keto cabbage meals
Low-carb cabbage sides
We believe in keeping things simple and butter-fried cabbage is just that. And delicious. If you prefer to prepare you’re meals ahead of time, there are few things better than a nice coleslaw. Make a big batch and you’re set for days.
Keto cabbage sides
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Fried Cabbage With Bacon & Onion:
6 slices bacon, chopped. 1 large onion,rough sliced. 1 teaspoon minced garlic (two cloves). 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced.
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
2 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
Instructions
Place the bacon in a large cast iron skillet, cook over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Add the onion, cook and stir until the onion is softened; about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, then immediately stir in the cabbage and continue to cook and stir another 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes more.