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    Vegan Vegetarian Fried Cabbage

    Published on February 25, 2022. Last updated on March 1, 2022 by Gina Marie 5 Comments

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    In just 30 minutes, this Vegan Vegetarian Fried Cabbage will give you just the right amount of soul without the cruelty!

    close up top angle of vegan fried cabbage in a skillet

    I grew up on Midwestern and Southern Soul Food!

    Going vegan didn't all of a sudden change my desire to enjoy cultural foods near and dear to my heart. In fact, I eat MORE vegan soul food recipes because the plant based versions are healthier, cruelty free, and do not lack any flavor!

    This vegan fried cabbage recipe is no different!

    Traditional vs Vegan Fried Cabbage

    Traditional fried cabbage is usually made with pork bacon or some type of animal based sausage. However you can easily substitute this with your favorite brand of vegan bacon and vegan sausages.

    In this recipe I used Sweet Earth vegan bacon (not sponsored). I love the flavor of it and it's made with ingredients I can recognize. Now it doesn't have a crunchy texture if you prefer that, you might want to go with another brand.

    Or even better you can make your own out things like rice paper! That viral Gordon Ramsay's Vegan Bacon recipe would be awesome in this!

    Although the addition of a vegan bacon and/or vegan sausage adds more protein to this dish (crucial for healthy vegan weight gain), this dish stands on it's own without it.

    a photo of Gina Marie cooking the fried cabbage smiling

    What Do You Eat with Fried Cabbage?

    • vegan spelt cornbread
    • vegan butter beans
    • vegan lentil loaf
    • lentil meatballs
    • literally anything lol it is a wonderful hearty and filing side dish!

    How To Make Vegetarian Fried Cabbage?

    *Please read detailed and printable recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.

    1. First chop your cabbage and add them to a bowl. (Steps 1 & 2)
    2. Next add vegan butter and sauté your choice of vegan bacon or sausage in a pan. (Steps 3 & 4)
    3. Remove vegan bacon or sausage from pan and add some more vegan butter. Sauté' onions and garlic. (Steps 5 & 6)
    4. Add back your chopped cabbage cook until it starts to soften. Add back your vegan bacon or sausage and mix in together. (Steps 7 & 8)
    photo of step 1 of cabbage being chopped
    Step 1
    photo of step 2 where chopped cabbaged is placed in a bowl
    Step 2
    photo of step 3 where butter is being added to a pan
    Step 3
    photo of step 4 where vegan bacon is being sauteed in a pan
    Step 4
    photo of step 5 where vegan butter is added to a pan
    Step 5
    photo of step 6 where onions and garlic are being fried
    Step 6
    photo of step 7 of cabbage being sauteed
    Step 7
    photo of step 8 of vegan bacon being added to finished fried cabbage
    Step 8

    SUBSTITUTION, COOK, & STORAGE TIPS

    • I never tried this using purple cabbage but you are more than welcome to try it! Even better if you want to experiment, try a mixture of green and purple cabbage.
    • For higher protein content, I recommend keeping the vegan bacon or using a vegan sausage but that is totally optional! Potatoes can work with this as well.
    • This cabbage recipe will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days and can even be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow your cabbage to cool and use a vacuum sealer or place in a freezer friendly air tight containers or Ziploc bags.
    front angle of vegan fried cabbage in a skillet

    More Vegan Soul Food Recipes

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    • dairy free mac and cheese
    • baked candied sweet potatoes
    • oyster mushroom vegan po boy
    • fried oyster mushrooms
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    Top angle of fried cabbage in a skillet with a red towel

    Vegan Vegetarian Fried Cabbage

    In just 30 minutes, this Vegan Vegetarian Fried Cabbage will give you just the right amount of soul without the cruelty!
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Soul Food, Vegan
    Keyword: vegan fried cabbage, vegetarian fried cabbage
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Gina Marie

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium head of cabbage note 1
    • 2 tablespoons vegan butter, divided note 2
    • 8 slices vegan bacon, chopped note 3 (opt)
    • ½ medium white onion, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • sea salt and pepper to taste
    US Customary - Metric

    Equipment

    Large Deep Skillet Pan
    Chef Knife
    Cutting Board

    Instructions

    • Rinse and chop your head of cabbage into small pieces.
    • Take 1 tablespoon of vegan butter and add to a hot skillet. Add 8 your favorite vegan bacon and cook until your desired doneness. Remove from the pan leaving leftover oil.
    • Add another tablespoon of vegan butter to your skillet. Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet and saute until soft.
    • Next add cabbage, liquid smoke, brown sugar, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and mix everything together. Cook for about 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
    • Add vegan bacon back into the pan and mix it together with cabbage. Serve warm.

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    Notes

    SCROLL UP TO THE BLOG POST TO SEE STORAGE TIPS AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECIPE!
    1. CABBAGE: You can use pre chopped cabbaged to save time. I never tried this using purple cabbage but you are more than welcome to try it! Even better if you want to experiment, try a mixture of green and purple cabbage.
    2. VEGAN BUTTER: I used vegan butter for a more Southern traditional taste but you can do this with coconut oil or even oil free with broth.
    3. VEGAN BACON: For higher protein content, I recommend keeping the vegan bacon or using a vegan sausage but that is totally optional! Potatoes can work with this as well.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Vegetarian Fried Cabbage
    Amount Per Serving (1.25 cups)
    Calories 211 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Sodium 695mg30%
    Potassium 479mg14%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 8g33%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 45IU1%
    Vitamin C 126mg153%
    Calcium 130mg13%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Anne

      November 16, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      I never usually leave reviews but this was amazing!! We broke up Tofu and added it in for extra protein and the texture worked r really well. Served with garlic bread and quinoa. Definitely making this again!

      Reply
      • Gina Marie

        November 20, 2022 at 7:07 pm

        thank you for the feedback!

        Reply
    2. Kay

      March 04, 2022 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      A fantastic side dish with so much flavour the family loved and being vegan and vegetarian friendly is a big bonus 🙂

      Reply
    3. Freya

      March 02, 2022 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I love cabbage and this recipe has regular rotation on our menus now!

      Reply
    4. Liz

      March 02, 2022 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I grow cabbage in our garden, and always end up with an abundance! I saved this recipe to give it a try with all that extra cabbage! Sounds delicious!

      Reply

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