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
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully peel individual cabbage leaves and blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed onions and garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place a scoop of the filling onto each cabbage leaf and roll up, tucking in the sides.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread some tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish. Cover with remaining tomato sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until heated through and sauce is bubbling.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage roll
- Calories: 280 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg