Stuffed-Cabbage-Rolls-4-1024x683.jpg' alt='Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls' title='Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls' />Cabbage Rolls Casserole i. FOODreal. Being from Ukraine, I ate a lot of cabbage rolls in my life. My grandma used to make the best cabbage rolls and they were simple. Over the years in Canada, I have tasted some store bought and deli made cabbage rolls. They were small, full of rice and bacon and made with sour cabbage. For me, a cabbage roll is the size that you can eat only 2 or 3, meaty and juicy. You mash it in your plate, make a big unappetizing looking mess with sour cream on top and then dip dark rye bread into the juices. Thats the real cabbage rolls eating procedure. And then there were lazy cabbage rolls the same cabbage rolls ingredients mixed and cooked in a dutch oven. Probably one genius tired Ukrainian babushka came up with this idea. And I dont blame her. Rolling these guys is a pain in a butt, if you ask me. Honestly, most Ukrainian recipes are a big pain and mess in the kitchen. So, I ditched boiling the cabbage, wrapping the filling into the leaves and pre cooking rice steps. Just a few spices, fresh cabbage, crushed tomatoes, turkey beef or pork and no bacon. For the sake of satisfying curious babushka in me, I added a few slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking. I cant say I was too crazy about it, it was fine. So, dont worry if you dont have the cheese. Just dont skip dressing up the cabbage rolls casserole with a fair amount of Greek yougurt on your plate. The cabbage rolls casserole came out moist, not mushy, with all the bells and whistles of traditional cabbage rolls sans the pain. This time I sliced the cabbage thinly using the mandoline, which made the cabbage more tender. I used 2. 5deep 91. And dont be intimidated by the portion size. It might look large but its a lot of cabbage, thats why I provide the nutritional info based on 8 servings. We ate the cabbage rolls casserole with a dollop of non fat Greek yoghurt on top and a slice of German dark rye bread that I got from Costco, which is very similar to Ukrainian rye bread. My kids hate cabbage rolls but they ate this creative mess till the last piece, drip and bite. Go figure these kids. The same ingredients just taken apart. Funny. If you like cooked cabbage, you might also like cabbage and carrots stir fry with brown rice noodles and pan fried cabbage with apples. Cabbage Rolls Casserole. Ingredients. 1 tbsp olive oil. Greek yoghurt for garnish. Directions. Preheat large skillet on medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and half of garlic. Saute until golden brown stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer in a separate bowl and set aside. In the same skillet brown ground turkey, breaking into pieces with a spatula. Add onion and garlic from step 1, 1 can of crushed tomatoes, rice see Notes, water, 1 tsp brown sugar, bay leaves, 14 tsp salt and 18 tsp ground black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2. How to Make Cabbage Rolls. Cabbage rolls are a hearty dish traditionally made from ground meat, cabbage leaves, and tomato sauce, and they can be cooked in. Read the What do you serve with cabbage rolls discussion from the Chowhound Home Cooking, Side Dish food community. Join the discussion today. Healthy Cabbage Rolls Casserole that doesnt require precooking rice, boiling cabbage and wrapping the leaves. Lazy man cabbage rolls. Easy to follow vegetarian spring roll recipe. These are fresh not fried, simply delicious and perfect for parties. CabbageRolls_feature.jpg' alt='Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls' title='Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls' />In the meanwhile, remove the outer leaves from cabbage. Cut the cabbage in half and using a sharp knife or mandoline thinly sliceshred it. Place in a mixing bowl along with 18 tsp salt. Massage cabbage using your hands until the volume of cabbage decreases. This helps to soften the cabbage. Preheat oven to 3. F degrees. In a 2. White Sausage Gravy. This vegetarian baked pasta recipe with ricotta cheese, tomatoes and spinach is healthy enough that adults will approve, yet cheesy enough that kids will eat it. If you are a fan of stuffed grape leaves or Dolma, you ought try this stuffed cabbage rolls recipe. In Arabic its called Malfouf which has a dual meaning of. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a large pot of water over medium heat and cover to bring pot to boil. Peel off 1012 leaves from the head of cabbage and place in. The filling for these slow cooker cabbage rolls is made with a savory mixture of ground beef, ground pork, and cooked rice. The tangy tomato sauce is perfect for this. Tyler makes meatstuffed cabbage rolls, an Eastern European classic. Then another layer of remaining cabbage and another layer of meat rice sauce, until all used up. To remaining can of crushed tomatoes, add remaining garlic, 1 tsp of brown sugar, 18 tsp salt and 18 tsp ground black pepper and mix together. Pour over the layered casserole, spreading evenly with spatula. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 9. Remove from the oven, let rest for 1. Serve warm I like hot with a dollop of non fat Greek yogurt and a slice of rye bread. The casserole tastes even better the next day and makes great leftovers and work lunch. Storing Instructions Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. To defrost, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or in a microwave. NotesA few readers reported that rice was still uncooked after an hour. I didnt have this problem when creating the recipe, neither I had a chance to re test this casserole again. Alternatively, you could pre cook the rice with half amount of water and time as specified on the package. The recipe and images are property and copyright of i. FOODreal. com. Nutritional Info. Servings Per Recipe 8 pieces. Amount Per Serving Calories 2. Total Fat 4. 5 g. Cholesterol 3. 3. Sodium 4. 89. 3 mg. Total Carbs 3. 8. Dietary Fiber 9. Protein 2. WW Points 7. This post may contain affiliate links. When you buy a product I make a small commission without any extra cost to you. In return, you can enjoy free recipes as well as savings on your favourite products. I also shared Clean Eating Ingredients I Buy and Kitchen Appliances Tools I Use. Please buy local, organic and fair trade whenever feasible. How to Make Cabbage Rolls with Pictures.