It’s flavorful and incredibly good for you: sauerkraut, or pickled and fermented cabbage, has a sour taste and is traditionally used in German cuisine.
Feed your healthy gut bacteria with these recipes that can be served with sauerkraut, including potatoes, pasta, dumplings, soups, salads, meatloaf, and much more!
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What to Serve with Sauerkraut
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Try these creamy mashed potatoes and gravy for an easy and classic sauerkraut side dish!
Made with very few everyday ingredients, they are ready in under 30 minutes and so satisfying.
Lemony Herbed Millet
Make this flavorful lemony herbed millet as an easy and gluten-free side dish!
You’ll love the fresh, earthy, zesty and sweet hints in this recipe.
Potato Vegetable Croquettes
Crispy on the outside and soft, potato-y on the inside, these easy veggie croquettes are one of our favorite healthy sides.
They are great finger food and best served with a simple sauce or flavorful dips!
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potatoes go so well with sauerkraut because their natural sweetness balances out the sauerkraut!
Coat them in delicious spices and bake as fries in the oven for a simple side dish.
Rainbow Buddha Bowl
Colorful Buddha bowls are so versatile and taste delicious when being topped with sauerkraut!
Bursting with colors, flavors and essential nutrients, they need a place in your weekly dinner rotation.
Lentil Carrot Soup
What’s better than a pot of steaming soup on a cold day? This cozily spiced potato, carrot and lentil soup is a family-friendly side dish you can make instead of chicken soup.
It’s budget-friendly, high in protein and fiber and takes about 30 minutes to make.
Creamy Potato Salad
This classic potato salad with creamy mayo and crunchy veggies is easy to make, undetectably healthy and so satisfying!
Potatoes and sauerkraut just go so well together, you need to try it.
Easy Chickpea Meatloaf
This healthy chickpea meatloaf is easy to make and really crowd-pleasing!
It requires only budget-friendly ingredients, is perfect for mixed diet families as meat-eaters love it too, and it’s packed with flavors and protein.
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
These veggie-loaded tacos feature crispy buffalo cauliflower bites, spiced chickpeas, homemade salsa and creamy ranch.
They are ready in only 30 minutes, true crowd-pleasers and full of nutrients!
Healthy Mac and Cheese
Make this healthier version of traditional mac and cheese by swapping the fatty sauce for a vegetable and cashew-based one!
Pour over your favorite pasta, add some steamed veggies and a good helping of sauerkraut on top.
BBQ Baked Beans
Bursting with flavor and texture, these hearty baked beans are such a crowd-pleasing side dish!
You’ll love the combination of mustard, brown sugar, liquid smoke, onion and garlic with your sauerkraut.
Vegan Sausages (Frankfurter)
Try these tender and chewy sausages made from tofu and a handful of pantry spices such as tomato paste, soy sauce, salt, smoked paprika and onion powder.
They require less than 45 minutes to make, are high in protein, perfectly flavored and very versatile.
Hungarian Bread Dumplings
Try these hearty Hungarian bread dumplings with creamy root veggie sauce for an authentic and seasonal recipe.
Paired with tahini and balsamic vinegar roasted mushrooms, they are so flavorful and you can use a dollop or two of sauerkraut as an add-on.
Crispy Roast Potatoes
You only need three ingredients to make these delicious roast potatoes for a classic dinner side.
They are a true allrounder and go well with so many veggies, mains and other sides — a must-try!
Oven-Roasted Corn
No matter if you like your corn on the cob oven-roasted, grilled, steamed or microwaved, it pairs wonderfully with sauerkraut!
Find the different preparing methods in this article and transform the kernels into sweet and tender bites.
German Pasta Salad
This classic German pasta salad offers a healthier version of the traditional mayonnaise dressing and calls for tahini and white beans!
This lighter recipe is perfect during summer but can be served pretty much all throughout the year.
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15+ Recipes to Serve with Sauerkraut (Sides & Mains)
Looking to eat more sauerkraut but don’t know what to serve it with? Find our favorite sides and mains in this hand-selected list. The following crispy potato wedges are a family favorite side you need to try!
Ingredients
Crispy Potato Wedges
- 1 lb potatoes (450 g), scrubbed or peeled
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of paprika
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Cut each potato into wedges by first halving them lengthwise, then cutting each half into 4 wedges.
- Place all potato wedges into a bowl and add oil, garlic, salt and paprika. Toss until well-coated, then spread the potatoes in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and fork-tender.
Notes
- You can add smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, nutritional yeast, lemon juice or fresh herbs to your potato wedges!
- Serve warm with your favorite dips.
- Find 15+ more ideas for what to serve with sauerkraut in the article above.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: ¼ recipeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 136Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 211mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed. Just focus on whole plant-based foods and eat until satiety!
Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
Looking to eat more sauerkraut but don’t know what to serve it with? Find our favorite meals that go well with sauerkraut in this hand-selected list.