Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Petit Choux Farcie) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Petit Choux Farcie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head savoy cabbage; 1/2 cup rice, cooked; 1 stick unsalted butter, divided; 2 medium onions, one diced fine, one sliced; 8 ounces spinach, washed and stemmed; 8 ounces unsalted butter, divided; 3/4 cup bread crumbs; 6 eggs, hard boiled; 3 Tbsp. cream; 1 medium carrot, diced; 1/2 cup wine; 1/2 cup water; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1 head savoy cabbage
1/2 cup rice, cooked
1 stick unsalted butter, divided
2 medium onions, one diced fine, one sliced
8 ounces spinach, washed and stemmed
8 ounces unsalted butter, divided
3/4 cup bread crumbs
6 eggs, hard boiled
3 Tbsp. cream
1 medium carrot, diced
1/2 cup wine
1/2 cup water
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf

1
Remove 6 large outer leaves from cabbage and blanch in boiling water until tender, about 3-6 minutes.
2
Place in cold water to stop cooking.
3
With a sharp paring knife, slice off the thickest part of the stems of the leaves.
4
Reserve.
5
Cook rice uncovered in a good amount of water until tender.
6
Drain and reserve.
7
Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp. of the butter in a saute pan.
8
Add the chopped onion and cook covered until tender but not browned.
9
Add the spinach, season with salt and cook covered until wilted.
10
For the stuffing:
11
In a large bowl, combine the rice, cream and the bread crumbs.
12
Mix in the spinach mixture.
13
Let cool.

2097

kcal

Calories

223

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head savoy cabbage, 1/2 cup rice, cooked, 1 stick unsalted butter, divided, 2 medium onions, one diced fine, one sliced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Petit Choux Farcie) 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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Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Petit Choux Farcie)

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