Unstuffed Cabbage Recipe

Name: Unstuffed Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 small head cabbage (1 to 1 1/4 lb.), shredded; 2 c. long-grain white rice; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1 qt. chicken or vegetable broth or water; 4 plum tomatoes, diced (optional); salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or casserole.
2
Add onions; saute over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add cabbage and salt.
4
Cover; cook over low heat, stirring often until cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes.
5
Add rice, garlic, cumin and turmeric; saute about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in broth, more salt, if needed, and pepper to taste.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Cover; cook over low heat 15 minutes.
9
Sprinkle tomatoes on top.
10
Cover; cook until rice is tender, about 5 minutes longer.
11
Serve hot.
12
Makes 4 main dish servings or 6 to 8 side dish servings.

734

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 medium onions, sliced, 1 small head cabbage (1 to 1 1/4 lb.), shredded, 2 c. long-grain white rice, and more.

Yes, Unstuffed Cabbage falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Unstuffed Cabbage

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Variations & substitutions

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