Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core the cabbage and blanch whole in boiling water for 5 minutes. Separate leaves carefully and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place a spoonful of filling onto each cabbage leaf and roll up, tucking in the sides.
- Arrange cabbage rolls in a baking dish and pour tomato sauce over them.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (about 200g)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg