Ingredients
For the Cabbage Rolls
For the Sauce
For the Vegetable Bed
Instructions
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Ingredients
For the Cabbage Rolls
1 large head green or Savoy cabbage
1 lb ground beef, turkey, or plant-based meat
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or wild)
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg (optional, for binding)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
½ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar (optional) — balances acidity
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Vegetable Bed
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: salt, pepper, Italian herbs
Ingredient flex: swap rice for cooked quinoa or bulgur; use pork, lamb, or a beef–pork blend for a richer flavor; or go fully plant-based with lentils and mushrooms.
Instructions
Preheat the oven. Heat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
Soften the cabbage. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge the whole cabbage for 5–7 minutes until outer leaves are flexible. Peel off softened leaves; repeat until you have 8–10 leaves.
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