cabbage substitutes

11 substitutes · avg score 5.7 · Dense, leafy cruciferous head with a peppery, slightly sweet flavor and a crunchy texture raw, becoming mellow and tender when cooked. Used in slaws, salads, sauerkraut, kimchi, stir-fries, soups, stuffed cabbage rolls, and braised dishes.

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01

Fennel

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Shred for slaw, add anise seed for flavor

02

Radishes

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Shredded for peppery crunch in tacos and slaws

03

Brussels Sprouts

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Halve or shred, same brassica flavor

04

Kale

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Shred finely, holds up in cooking

05

Lettuce

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Shred fine for slaw-style salads

06

Kohlrabi

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Shred for slaw, stays crunchy; peel before using

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