Stuffed Cabbage Leaf Rolls Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cabbage Leaf Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 outer cabbage leaves; 250 g cooked rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 lemon, juice and grated rind,plus 2 slices; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts or 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint; 1 cup tomato juice; salt and pepper; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

Servings: persons

6 -8 outer cabbage leaves
250 g cooked rice
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 lemon, juice and grated rind,plus 2 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts or 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 cup tomato juice
salt and pepper
2 tomatoes, finely chopped

1
Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water to soften.
2
Heat olive oil and toss in the onion and garlic.
3
Fry for 5 minutes over moderate heat.
4
Add the tomatoes, parsley and mint and fry for 4 minutes more.
5
Cool.
6
Mix together the tomato juice, rice,pinenuts or sunflower seeds, lemon juice and rind, season well with salt and pepper.
7
Roll 3- 4 tablespoons in each leaf, tucking in the edges to make a neat parcel.
8
Pack together tightly in a shallow pan, pour over the tomato juice and throw in the two slices of lemon.
9
Simmer for 20- 30 minutes over gentle heat, with a tight fitting lid on.
10
Rolls can be served hot or cold.

379

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 outer cabbage leaves, 250 g cooked rice, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cabbage Leaf 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Cabbage Leaf Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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