Saucy Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Saucy Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (a mix of button and cremini is good); 1 cup diced zucchini; 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 3/4 cup chopped red sweet bell pepper; 3/4 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup bulgur; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large head of cabbage; 6 tablespoons shredded muenster cheese, divided (you could leave out to make vegan or use Parmesan cheese); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; Sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (a mix of button and cremini is good)
1 cup diced zucchini
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped red sweet bell pepper
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup bulgur
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large head of cabbage
6 tablespoons shredded muenster cheese, divided (you could leave out to make vegan or use Parmesan cheese)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
Sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1
In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients(mushrooms through black pepper). Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for about 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, cut 10 large whole leaves off cabbage head and cook leaves in boiling water just until softened and pliable(about 5 minutes). Set aside eight large leaves for rolls (the two extra are just in case a leaf tears). Cut out the thick vein from each leaf, making a V-shape cut. Overlap the cut ends before filling.
3
Stir 4 tablespoons Muenster cheese and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4
Now place 1/3 cupful on each cabbage leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll to completely enclose the filling.
5
Combine tomato sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, maple syrup and hot pepper sauce(and Worchestershire sauce if using); pour 1/3 cup into a 2 quart baking dish. Place cabbage rolls, seam side down, in the baking dish; spoon remaining sauce over the top.
6
Cover and bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes or until heated through.
7
Sprinkle with the remaining Muenster cheese.
8
Enjoy!
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Note: (Honey or brown sugar are options for the maple syrup after the contest.).

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (a mix of button and cremini is good), 1 cup diced zucchini, 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 3/4 cup chopped red sweet bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Saucy Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls 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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Saucy Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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