Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core the cabbage and blanch leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Mix cooked rice, ground meat, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place a spoonful of filling onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
- Arrange rolls in a baking dish and cover with tomato sauce.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with lentils or chopped mushrooms.
- Serve with extra tomato sauce and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking, boiling, sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb (if using cauliflower rice)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage roll
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg