This Instant Pot cabbage and potatoes recipe cooks in about 5 minutes! It’s a simple dish and the cooked cabbage has a mellow flavor. It's so quick and easy that it's perfect for a busy weeknight.
This cabbage side dish is easy to make and while it's great for St. Patrick's Day, I like making it throughout the year. You can even make it into more of a main dish by adding a protein source. To keep it vegan/vegetarian, you can mix in a can of white beans (rinsed and drained).
I love cooking with my Instant Pot. For more easy recipes, try my Instant Pot pinto beans and Instant Pot barley.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and only takes 5 minutes of cooking time in the Instant Pot.
- Nutritious: According to Healthline, green cabbage is full of vitamin C and fiber and has numerous health benefits.
- Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day: If you are looking for a delicious cabbage and potato recipe for the holiday, this is the one for you.
- Mellow flavor: If you have any cabbage haters in the house, this Instant Pot recipe might make them change their mind. The cabbage has a mellow flavor and it's kid-approved.
Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Use your favorite potato. I often use russet but red potatoes would work great as well.
- Cabbage: I use regular green cabbage in this recipe. You can also use red cabbage for a slightly sweeter flavor. Savoy cabbage can work as well in this recipe.
- Vegetable broth: Use homemade vegetable broth or packaged.
Please see the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and amounts needed.
If you like cabbage, you'll love my Irish colcannon soup and sauteed cabbage and onions.
Variations
- Add in some sausage (regular or vegan) with the cabbage and potatoes.
- Add in some carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces.
- For a little sweetness, add some apple chunks.
- For a richer flavor, add some butter (regular or non-dairy) to the finished dish.
How To Make Instant Pot Cabbage and Potatoes
Step 1: First, prep all your vegetables. Slice your onion into rings, core and chop your head of cabbage into 1-2” pieces, and peel and chop your potatoes into large pieces. Do not cut your potatoes too small or they will get too soft.
Step 2: Next, set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Once hot, add the olive oil and onion. Stir while cooking for 1 minute.
Step 3: Add chopped cabbage and potatoes and stir to combine.
Step 4: Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder and vegetable broth and put the lid on.
Step 5: Press Cancel on the Instant Pot. Then, set it to high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. It may need 5-10 minutes to warm up first.
Step 6: When the 5 minutes are up, Quick Pressure Release the steam. Do not use Natural Release or else it will overcook and the vegetables will be mushy.
Stir, taste and adjust the seasoning, and serve.
Expert Tips
- I highly recommend following the directions and sauteing the onion first as it adds a depth of flavor. But you can also just add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- This cabbage recipe has a mellow flavor. You can spice it up by adding some red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Make sure you Quick Release the steam on the Instant Pot. If you use the natural release, it will be overcooked and the potatoes will be a bit mushy.
Storage and Recipe FAQs
I like regular green cabbage best in this recipe. Red cabbage works as well and gives it a slightly sweet flavor.
Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free. However, check the vegetable broth packaging to ensure the brand you use is safe.
Once it's completely cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, I recommend simply microwaving it.
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Recipe
Instant Pot Cabbage And Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- 1 medium cabbage, cored and chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add olive oil and onion. Stir while cooking for 1 minute.
- Add chopped potatoes and cabbage and stir to combine.
- Stir in seasonings and vegetable broth.
- Press Cancel on the Instant Pot. Then, set it to high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. It may need several minutes to warm up first.
- When the 5 minutes are up, Quick Release the steam. Stir, taste and adjust the seasoning, and serve.
- Once cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting board
Notes
- Stir the cooked potatoes carefully so they don't break apart.
- This cabbage dish has a mellow flavor. Feel free to spice it up with some red pepper flakes.
Jen says
So easy to make in an Instant Pot. Cabbage and potatoes work so well together and the cabbage gets nice and mellow as it cooks. It works as a side dish or I also have a plate of it for a light lunch.