Perfect for family dinners, BBQs or cozy nights at home, this recipe combines nutritious ingredients and soul-warming flavor in a beautiful pastry. 🛒 Ingredients (serves 6–8)
For the cabbage rolls
1 large kale or savoy cabbage
450 g minced beef, ground turkey or plant-based meat
2.5 dl cooked rice (white, brown or wild rice)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 egg (optional, for binding)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the sauce
1 can (425 g) crushed tomatoes
1.5 dl tomato sauce
1.2 dl chicken or vegetable stock
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar (optional) to balance the acidity
1.5 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the vegetable bed
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: salt, pepper, Italian herbs
👩🍳 Step-by-step instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a large baking dish or baking pan.
2️⃣ Soften cabbage
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Submerge the entire cabbage in the water for 5–7 minutes until the outer leaves soften.
Peel the softened leaves and set aside. Repeat until you have 8–10 leaves.
3️⃣ Prepare the filling
Mix the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg (if using), paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
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