Description
Delight in these savory cabbage rolls, filled with a wholesome blend of rice and vegetables. Perfect for family dinners, they offer a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with herbs)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by removing 12 large leaves and blanching them in boiling water for about 3 minutes until softened.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and ground turkey or chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Add diced tomatoes and their juices along with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lay out each cabbage leaf; place about 1/4 cup filling at the base, roll tightly while tucking in the sides.
- Spread half of your marinara sauce in a baking dish, arrange the rolls snugly, then cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 45 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh cabbage for better texture; it holds up well during cooking.
- Consider adding grated carrots or swapping ground meat for quinoa or lentils for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cabbage rolls (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg