Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground meat (beef or chicken)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully peel cabbage leaves and blanch them until soft, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Lay a cabbage leaf flat, place a spoonful of the filling in the center, then roll up, tucking in the sides.
- Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour tomato sauce over the rolls and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with chicken or vegetarian options for variations.
- Serve with extra tomato sauce or a side of greens for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg