Cabbage Casserole With Leeks and Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Cabbage Casserole With Leeks and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large savoy cabbage leaves; cooking spray; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 3 small leeks, halved, white and light green parts cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces (1 cup); 14-½ cup vegetable broth; 3 slices lemons; 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp.); 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 8 ounces low fat cottage cheese, drained (or ricotta cheese); 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

12 large savoy cabbage leaves
cooking spray
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 small leeks, halved, white and light green parts cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces (1 cup)
14-½ cup vegetable broth
3 slices lemons
2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp.)
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces low fat cottage cheese, drained (or ricotta cheese)
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

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["Blanch cabbage leaves in a large pot of boiling salted water 7 minutes, or until softened.", "Drain, pat dry, and set aside.", "Preheat oven to 350*F.Coat 8"" square baking dish with cooking spray.", "Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium high heat.", "Add leeks and broth.", "Season with salt, if you like.", "Place lemon slices on top and bring to a simmer.", "Cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook 25 minutes.", "Drain in colander, remove lemon, pat leeks dry and set aside.", "Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.", "Add garlic, and cook 1 minute.", "Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.", "Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper, if desired.", "Place 3-4 cabbage leaves on bottom of prepared baking dish.", "Spread 1/4 cup of tomato sauce over leaves, top with 1/3 of leeks, dot with 1/3 ricotta(or cottage cheese), then sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.", "Repeat layering 2 more times, seasoning with salt and pepper between layers, if desired, and top with fourth layer of cabbage and sauce.", "Bake 25-30 minutes, or until it begins to brown on top.", "Enjoy!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large savoy cabbage leaves, cooking spray, 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 3 small leeks, halved, white and light green parts cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Cabbage Casserole With Leeks and Pine Nuts falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cabbage Casserole With Leeks and Pine Nuts

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