These Hungarian-style cabbage rolls offer a comforting, hearty meal that feels like home cooking. The tender cabbage leaves wrap around a light yet flavorful filling of brown rice, pureed carrots, and garlic, creating a satisfying texture without heavy meat. Simmered in a savory tomato juice and onion broth, the rolls absorb the aromatic flavors, resulting in a dish that is both nutritious and deeply satisfying. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family gathering, this recipe is simple to prepare using pantry staples. It’s an excellent option for those seeking plant-based comfort food that doesnâÂÂt compromise on taste or tradition.
Hungarian Cabbage Rolls
Description
These Hungarian-style cabbage rolls offer a comforting, hearty meal that feels like home cooking. The tender cabbage leaves wrap around a light yet flavorful filling of brown rice, pureed carrots, and garlic, creating a satisfying texture without heavy meat. Simmered in a savory tomato juice and onion broth, the rolls absorb the aromatic flavors, resulting in a dish that is both nutritious and deeply satisfying. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family gathering, this recipe is simple to prepare using pantry staples. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent option for those seeking plant-based comfort food that doesnâÂÂt compromise on taste or tradition.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325ðF (163ðC).
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Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
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Arrange cabbage leaves loosely in the pan, cover, and cook over medium heat until limp but not soft, about 8 minutes.
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Drain the cabbage leaves and allow them to cool.
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Puree the cooked carrot in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade.
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In a large bowl, mix the pureed carrot with cooked brown rice, beaten egg, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each cabbage leaf.
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Tuck in the ends and roll up the leaves jelly-roll style.
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Place the rolls seam-side down in a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan.
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Pour tomato juice over the rolls and add sliced onions and any remaining seasonings.
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Cover the pan and bake for 1 hour.
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Uncover and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 75.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 54.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.4g6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.5g30%
- Sugars 9.6g
- Protein 3.9g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
