Every now and then, I wind up with ahead of cabbagein my fridge.

I always have the best of intentions when I buy it.

I’ll plan to use it for a slaw, then some kind of healthy casserole.

Cabbage wraps on a plate.

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But when push comes to shove, I end up throwing away at least half of it.

It seems like a great idea when I’m at the supermarket.

It’s cheap, healthy, and a single head yields several servings.

Noodles topped with chopped scallions sesame seeds cabbage.

Because it’s packed withfiber, it’s super dense and chewy.

So, no, I can’t just go throwing it into any old recipe like I’d hoped.

With the help of one of these 13 recipes, you too can put it to good use.

Cabbage fritters on white plates.

But if you only have plain old cabbage, that will work fine as well.

And they’re amazing.

Tumbleweed Farm Summer SlawfromDishing Up the Dirt

This slaw uses both red and green cabbage.

Veggie sandwich from the side.

Dressed with an umami-packed ginger-peanut sauce and tossed with radishes and sesame seeds, it’s a true delight.

Vietnamese Noodle SaladfromFoodie Crush

Cold rice noodles plus chopped cabbage makes for one perfect summer meal.

Golden SauerkrautfromGreen Kitchen Stories

Turmericis the secret to this sauerkraut’s golden color.

Slaw in a bowl.

Stuffed CabbagefromBon Appetit

This recipe is definitely a project.

Cabbage and Pea Salad RecipefromNatasha’s Kitchen

Peas add a nice pop to this refreshing salad.

They’re big, hearty, and you might cut into them like meat.

Bowl of noodles with cabbage carrots.

Bowl of cabbage and lentil soup.

Jar of orange sauerkraut.

Pizza topped with Brussels sprouts red cabbage.

Cabbage wraps on a plate.

Red salad in bowls.

Stuffed cabbage topped with sour cream on a plate.

Bowl of sliced cabbage and peas.

Cabbage slices on a baking sheet.