This Slow Cooker Cabbage and Potatoes dish is a simple, hearty comfort food made with tender cabbage, soft potatoes, and savory seasonings. It’s an easy budget-friendly side dish that pairs perfectly with roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a light vegetarian meal.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
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1 small green cabbage, chopped
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4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
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Chop the cabbage into large pieces.
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Dice the potatoes and chop the onion.
Add to Slow Cooker
Place in the slow cooker:
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cabbage
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potatoes
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onion
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garlic
Add Seasoning
Pour in broth and drizzle olive oil or butter.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
Cook
Cover and cook:
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Low: 6–7 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
Stir once halfway if possible.
Finish
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Optional Add-Ins
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Smoked sausage or kielbasa slices
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Bacon bits
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Carrots
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Parmesan cheese on top
Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories: ~140
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Carbs: ~27 g
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Protein: ~3 g
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Fat: ~3 g
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Fiber: ~5 g
Weight Watchers Points
About 2–3 WW points per serving
(depending on oil or butter used)
Tips
Use red potatoes for creamier texture. Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness. For richer flavor, substitute broth with vegetable stock and a little butter.
