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Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Comforting Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls for Cozy Nights

Delight in Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, a comforting dish perfect for busy nights and family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Savoy Cabbage
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Brown Rice cooked
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Carrot grated
  • 1 medium Zucchini grated
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
For the Sauce
  • 2 cans Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Baking
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Blanch 12-14 outer cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes until pliable, then cool.
  3. Cook the rice according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add grated carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Combine cooked rice, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil in the skillet, simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Lay a cabbage leaf flat and spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling at the base, folding sides and rolling tightly.
  8. Arrange rolls seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour broth over the rolls and cover with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Try accompanying with a fresh green salad or dessert!

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