Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 3/4 cup dried French or du Puy green lentils; 8 large savoy cabbage leaves, ribs removed; ⅓ cup dried currants; 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered; 3 Tbs. lemon juice, divided; 1 15-oz. can low-sodium tomato sauce; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
3/4 cup dried French or du Puy green lentils
8 large savoy cabbage leaves, ribs removed
⅓ cup dried currants
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered
3 Tbs. lemon juice, divided
1 15-oz. can low-sodium tomato sauce
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1/4 tsp. ground allspice

1
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and cook 3 minutes.
3
Add garlic, and cook 30 seconds.
4
Add lentils and 4 cups water.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until tender.
6
Drain.
7
Bring pot of water to a boil.
8
Blanch cabbage leaves 6 minutes, or until tender.
9
Rinse under cold water, and drain.
10
Mash half of lentil mixture in bowl.
11
Stir in remaining lentils, currants, olives, and 1 Tbs.
12
lemon juice.
13
Combine tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, remaining 2 Tbs.
14
lemon juice, cumin, marjoram, and allspice in bowl.
15
Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray, then coat bottom with 1/2 cup sauce.
16
Lay 1 cabbage leaf on work surface.
17
Spoon 1/3 cup lentil mixture in center of leaf, fold sides inward, and roll tightly.
18
Place seam side down in dish.
19
Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
20
Pour remaining sauce over rolls; cover with foil.
21
STORE/SERVE Refrigerate 3 days, or freeze 1 month.
22
If frozen, thaw overnight in refrigerator.
23
To bake: Preheat oven to 375F.
24
Bake cabbage rolls, covered, 1 hour.
25
Uncover, baste with sauce, bake 10 minutes more, and serve.

307

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup), 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), 3/4 cup dried French or du Puy green lentils, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls falls under the General 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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Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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