Sephardic Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

Name: Sephardic Stuffed Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 14 large savoy cabbage leaves; 1/2 lb. tempeh; 1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 cups finely diced onions; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 2 tsp. paprika; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 14-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. paprika; 2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

14 large savoy cabbage leaves
1/2 lb. tempeh
1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 cups finely diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 14-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. paprika
2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro

1
To make Stuffed Cabbage: Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Blanch cabbage leaves in large pot of boiling water 2 minutes, or until softened.
3
Drain, and rinse under cold water.
4
Remove tough white vein at base of each leaf, and pat dry.
5
Pulse tempeh and mushrooms in food processor until coarsely ground.
6
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
7
Add onions, and saute 7 minutes.
8
Add garlic, paprika, cumin, and tempeh mixture, and saute 5 minutes.
9
Add tomatoes, and cook 10 minutes more.
10
Stir in cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper.
11
Set aside.
12
To make Herbed Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
13
Add garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook 2 minutes, or until garlic browns.
14
Stir in tomato sauce and 1 cup water.
15
Simmer 10 minutes, then add parsley and cilantro.
16
Season with salt and pepper, and pour into 9- x 13-inch baking dish.
17
Spoon 2 Tbs.
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tempeh mixture on base of each cabbage leaf.
19
Fold sides around filling, and roll.
20
Place seam-side down in baking dish.
21
Bake 30 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 large savoy cabbage leaves, 1/2 lb. tempeh, 1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms, 2 Tbs. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sephardic Stuffed Cabbage falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Sephardic Stuffed Cabbage

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