Growing up in an Indian family, cabbage was often shredded and used in stir frys and curries.  So whenever I would see cabbage at the grocery store, I was so attached to the traditional use of cabbage in my household, I just couldn’t figure out other ways to use it. After seeing multiple recipes for cabbage rolls, I knew I had to try it myself!  These cabbage rolls are packed with flavour and nutrients, especially since I use brown rice and lean ground beef instead of the regular white rice and regular ground beef. It is a great family meal but if you are only cooking for 1-2 people, you can make a tray and have a few meals throughout the week (#mealprep anyone?)! Pair this with a leafy green salad, and you have a nutritious meal!

Whether cabbage rolls are a staple in your house or you have never tried them before (because you only eat cabbage in curries like I did), this recipe with my healthy swaps is a must-try!  The best thing about this recipe is that you likely have all the ingredients for this recipe in your kitchen!

Cabbage Rolls

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Makes: 16 cabbage rolls 

Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 head of cabbage
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 onion grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 cup brown rice cooked

Sauce

• 1 19 fl oz can crushed tomatoes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F.  Separate cabbage leaves and cut off tough end. In a pot of boiling water, add cabbage leaves one at a time and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and brown rice.
• Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto the centre of a cabbage leave. Roll up (like a burrito!), ensuring the ends are tucked in.  Repeat with all cabbage leaves and place in a clear 9x11 baking dish.
• In a bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and dried parsley.
• Top cabbage rolls with tomato sauce mixture and cover baking dish with foil.  Bake for 45 minutes.  Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 5gFiber: 3g

Course: Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American Inspired

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