Could you make such a meal of cabbage? (6)
I believe the answer is:
hearty
If this is the answer, I'm afraid I cannot explain it.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hearty that I've seen before include "backslapping everyone?" , "Enthusiastic and sincere" , "Stalwart" , "Vigorous, friendly; big (appetite)" , "Strong, healthy" .)