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Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Hearty Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large green cabbage
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the dish
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
  • 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Method
 

  1. Blanch 12 large cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes until pliable. Drain and cool.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil until golden. Mix with rice, lentils, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon filling onto leaves, fold sides in, and roll snugly. Place seam side down in an oiled baking dish.
  4. Combine tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, and thyme. Pour sauce over rolls, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes. Uncover, spoon sauce over the rolls, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

The filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge, which speeds up assembly. If you prefer a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce before baking.