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Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls for Cozy Comfort Food

This Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe offers a comforting experience with wholesome ingredients that nourish both body and soul.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage Rolls
  • 1 head Cabbage green or Savoy cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped, yellow preferred
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cooked Lentils canned is fine
  • 1 cup Rice white or brown
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
For the Tomato Sauce
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil a whole head of cabbage in salted water for 3-4 minutes until leaves are tender. Peel off 10-12 leaves and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Combine lentils and rice with spices and heat through.
  3. In the skillet, sauté another onion and garlic, then add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Fill cabbage leaves with lentil mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour sauce on top.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These rolls freeze beautifully; layer with parchment to avoid sticking. Reheat with a splash of sauce to maintain moisture.

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