Description
A hearty and flavorful dish with tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat, rice, and herbs, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 medium head of cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cabbage: Boil whole cabbage head to soften leaves, then separate and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Cook Meat Mixture: Brown ground meat with seasonings, then mix in rice and parsley.
- Assemble Rolls: Fill cabbage leaves with meat mixture, roll up, and place in baking dish.
- Bake: Pour sauce over rolls, cover with foil, and bake until tender.
- Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage roll
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
