Description
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls offer a comforting, hearty meal that satisfies your cravings without the heavy feeling of traditional meat-based versions. This recipe focuses on efficiency, using simple pantry staples to create a deep, complex flavor profile that tastes like it took all day to prepare. These rolls provide a fantastic texture, combining earthy lentils with umami-rich mushrooms and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
1 large head Green Cabbage
2 cups Cooked Brown Lentils
8 oz Cremini Mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice
1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
28 oz Tomato Puree
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Smoked Paprika, Dried Oregano, Salt, Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the core of the cabbage with a sharp knife. Carefully submerge the whole head of cabbage into the boiling water for about 3-5 minutes. As the outer leaves soften, peel them off with tongs and set them aside on a clean towel
- Sauté the Filling: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and chopped mushrooms. Sauté until the moisture evaporates and the mushrooms turn golden brown. Stir in the garlic, lentils, and cooked grains. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
- Create the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato puree, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and dried oregano
- Assemble the Rolls: Take a softened cabbage leaf and trim the thick central vein if it feels too stiff. Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling near the stem end. Fold the sides inward and roll the cabbage leaf tightly toward the top
- Layer and Bake: Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish. Place the Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top, ensuring every roll is covered
- The Final Cook: Cover the dish tightly with foil or a lid. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes
Notes
Allow the rolls to rest for 10 minutes after baking to help the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg