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Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a hearty, comforting vegan dish featuring tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory blend of lentils, rice, and spices, all baked in a flavorful tomato sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or basmati)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium head green cabbage
  • Water for blanching
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge the cabbage and blanch for 3–4 minutes. Remove, let cool, and peel off 10–12 large leaves. Trim the thick rib at the base of each leaf.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic, lentils, rice, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly mixed and fragrant.
  3. In the same skillet or a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté diced onion until soft. Add garlic, crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out cabbage leaves, add 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the base, fold sides in, roll up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Spread a little tomato sauce on the bottom of the dish, arrange rolls tightly, and pour remaining sauce over them.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until tops are slightly browned. Let rest before serving.

Notes

  • Use cauliflower rice for a grain-free, low-carb version.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
  • Try a cashew cream or tahini drizzle instead of tomato sauce for variation.
  • Include chopped mushrooms, carrots, or spinach to bulk up the filling.
  • Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or mint can enhance the flavor.

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